Book 4: Hanged by the Neck, Chapters 6-9 Summary

Dalgliesh interviews Doyle to learn that Doyle was parked at the lab on the night of the murder, having picked up a woman at a crossroads and had sex with her in the car at the lab. Doyle gives what little information he learns of the woman and also mentions that he is resigning his job with the police force.

Angela wants to start looking for a new home, since she and Stella cannot afford to buy the one they are in presently. Stella says it will be alright, that her publisher has money for her. Stella shows Angela a letter she found while looking on Dr. Lorrimer's desk for the will back when she and Angela were staying with the old Mr. Lorrimer until the parson's wife arrived. Angela is...