Author's note: this is from Seraphina's point of view
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The more I thought about cryptic writings hidden within the first edition of etudes, instruction in piano playing by Carl Czerny, the more I was convinced that this was related to me.
I was eager to head home and show the book to Aldus so that we can analyze it together, but there was something else I needed to deal with before leaving London.
The doorbell rang and I went to answer.
"Hi Mona, come in…"
She bobbed her head excitedly while observing the interior with her eyes open wide like a child in a candy store. "A penthouse apartment in Westminster neighborhood. You know how to live!"
I laughed at her silly expression. "Would you like a tour?"
