The Van Helsing Conjecture – Excerpt No. 177

Clara might be able to hold her own, especially when armed only with the tools of their trade. Her dual shot derringer would have made short work of two… more if I have a chance to reload

The small blade attached to Father Michael’s crucifix would have given her claws. Lastly, had she been wearing her jewellery, Clara would also have access to a garrotte to render them unconscious… tricky that

“I’m not even sure that I can run for long before my legs give out,” Clara whispered before opening the door.

Photograph of a woman with brown hair and grey eyes wearing a flapper gown and accoutrements facing away from the camera. Wields a small pistol and has a rosary wrapped around her left wrist.  Scene and clothing appropriate for a 1915 Canadian coastal mining town home.

Disclaimer: This novel is an work in progress and readers may encounter grammatical errors and inconsistencies. Please view this a draft and not a published work.



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