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Julie knew that the palace was not typically open to the public, so she parked on a nearby street and walked to thea security checkpoint, she was allowed to proceed to the Great Hall, a Gothic-style red brick building accented hite trim Contained inside the historic structure was one of the oldest libraries in Britain, and the principal repository for the Church of England’s archives, dating back to the ninth century

She stepped to the entrance door and rang a bell, then was escorted by a teenage boy to a s the reference desk, she filled out two docuirl with short red hair

“The papers of Archbishop Randall Davidson, for the period of January through July 1916,” the girl read with interest, “and any files regarding First Earl Horatio Herbert Kitchener”

“I realize the latter request may be a bit unlikely, but I wish to at least attempt an inquiry,” Julie said

“We can perforirl replied without enthusiasm “And what is the nature of your request?”

“Research for a biography of Lord Kitchener,” Julie replied

“May I please see your reader ticket?”

Julie fished through her purse and handed over a library card, having utilized the Lairl copied her name and contact information, then peered at a clock on the wall

“I’m afraid we’ll be unable to retrieve these docu time The data should be available for your reviehen the library reopens on Monday”

Julie looked at the girl with disappoint that the library would still

be open for another hour

“Very well I will return on Monday Thank you”

The red-haired girl clutched the docuhtly in her hand until Julie left the building Then she waved the teenage boy to the counter

“Douglas, can you please watch the desk for a ent tone “I need to place a rather important phone call”

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