Pair of Knaves

John Marchant and Pavel Tomeckova, first introduced in Viennese Waltz, take centre stage to tell two micro-thrillers of their own.
Scorpion Dance: It is easy to dismiss John Marchant as the stolid support act to his flamboyant partner, not least because it is a view that he encourages. But Marchant, a company man to the bone, is a dangerous man in his own right, with as much claim as his cousin to be the brains of the partnership.
A Hook in the Heart: If you can find Pavel Yakovych Tomeckova ...