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I don't know why I put off starting this series from Charles Todd. I love their Ian Rutledge mysteries but I thought that a nurse in World War I would be too depressing to read about. How wrong I was! Bess Crawford is a delightful character, strong and smart. The supporting cast is well-crafted too: her father, the retired Colonel; her father's batman, the ever useful Simon; and her landlady. There was an excellent mystery to be solved, with interesting characters which kept you guessing through
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Wow, I had to make a strong decision to not read another in this series next, as I was neglecting everything else. Riveting. Great characterization and setting, in England during World War I, with some references to nursing stations in France.
I had read this before, but had completely forgotten the whole story. I love the main character, Bess, she's got that spunk that I love. This story is a little slower moving than other Charles Todd books. Still an enjoyable read.
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A promising beginning to a historical mystery series. Set during World War I, it chronicles the adventures of a nurse on medical leave. A mystery from the past needs to b solved, old wrongs need to be set right, and Bess Crawford is on the spot.
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