The Disappearance of Anna Popov; Chapter11; Rose Cottage, 21 February
‘Pagliacci and Bald Archy? What on earth was all that about?’ asked Rebecca, climbing stiffly off the chopper. She pulled off her helmet and gave it to Jack. ‘Here, I won’t be needing this again.’ ‘Just because he told me to come alone next time? You’re sulking, admit it.’‘Rubbish.’ ‘Come inside and I’ll […]
The Disappearance of Anna Popov; Chapter 10, First Visit to Wolf’s Lair, 21 February
‘What on earth is that?’ asked Rebecca, pointing to the huge motorbike parked in the driveway of Jack’s house.She paid the taxi driver and walked across to where Jack was polishing the chrome handlebars. ‘Last time it was furniture, now this. I’m getting worried about you, Jack.’ ‘This is a chopper. Every […]
The Disappearance of Anna Popov; Chapter 9; Kuragin Chateau, 17 January, 3 a.m.
Unable to sleep, Jack stared at the ceiling. His body was exhausted but his mind refused to rest.‘I know Anna is alive,’ he heard the countess whisper time and time again. ‘Nikolai has given up hope, but not I. Do you believe in destiny, Mr Rogan? I know you do … I know you […]
The Disappearance of Anna Popov; Chapter 8; Kuragin Chateau near Paris; 16 January
8 Kuragin chateau near Paris, 16 JanuaryBy the time they crossed the moat it was already dark. Jack had insisted on renting a car at Paris airport and was driving.‘There it is,’ he said excitedly, pointing to the ivy-covered tower rising out of the mist ahead. ‘I told you I’d find it!’‘Taking the freeway wasn’t […]
The Disappearance of Anna Popov; Chapter 7; London, 14 January
London, 14 JanuaryBarely awake, Jack reached for the mobile ringing on his bedside table. ‘What time did you get in last night?’ Rebecca asked. ‘I was looking for you.’‘I had to put my flight back …’‘Any luck with Popov?’‘More than you can imagine. I’ll tell you at breakfast. What time is it?’‘Time to go shopping, […]
The Disappearance of Anna Popov; Chapter 6; Vienna, 13 January
6Vienna, 13 JanuaryJack hurried out of the BBC studio after his early morning TV interview. It was his only engagement that day and the hire car Rebecca had arranged to take him to the airport was already waiting outside. Contacting Professor Popov personally had been impossible. The Nobel laureate’s schedule was almost […]
