The Boudicca Parchments

Chapter 31

“It’s hard to find a precise routine because it’s the school holidays.”

“But is it the mother who’s usually with them?”

“Yes? During the day. They sometimes meet up with the father after work, but usually their mother just takes them home by then.”

Baruch Tikva was telling his father the results of his attempts at surveillance on Daniel Klein’s sister and nieces.

“So when they’re out and about, it’s with their mother only.”

“Most of the time, yes.

“And you know where they live?”

“Yes.”

“But they never go to the same place twice.”

“Not on their outdoor outings. However, one thing I have established is that three times a week, the mother takes the youngest one to a gymnastics class.”

“And does she stay with her while she’s there?”

“No she leaves her there and takes the others either to the coffee shop or the park.”

“Okay, now how easy is it driving around that area?”

“Well the roads are okay because the traffic wardens are very active and aggressive around that area.”

“Do they clamp the cars or just ticket them?”

“Ticket them.”

“Okay, and where is this gymnastics place?”

“It’s in a place called Chalk Farm… near a busy area called Camden Town.”

“Okay now can you rent a place near there, at short notice, that’s well hidden and that can be soundproofed?”

“I’ve already checked it out. I can rent something called a lockup at short notice. It’s like a big garage. And I can sound proof it, no trouble.”

“Okay, I want you to rent one of those…”

“Lockups.”

“And sound proof it. Then kidnap the youngest. And make sure you’re not caught!”