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This is my second Bess Crawford novel after having previously read a Duty to the Dead. In this novel we find Bess involving herself in other people affairs when she nurses a badly burned pilot who carries his wife's picture on his person. Shortly after returning to England, Bess witnesses the wife and a possible lover having an interlude at the train station. The pilot dies and his wife is murdered shortly after leaving Bess hell bent on getting to the bottom of things. Several other people are
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A sequel to "A Duty to the Dead" A Bess Crawford Mystery.
I'm not sure if it is more dangerous to have Bess Crawford for your nurse and ensure your death by mysterious means; or, if she is just in a dangerous profession.
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I'm not sure if it is more dangerous to have Bess Crawford for your nurse and ensure your death by mysterious means; or, if she is just in a dangerous profession.
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Wow- I enjoyed the first book, but this was even better. The characters are getting stronger and more defined, the plot more cohesive, and the mystery well done. This was an extremely enjoyable read that I recommend. I am looking forward to the next book in the series.
Solid four star. Really enjoyed this book. Better than the first book. The Todds excel at making WWI come to life and creating an interesting lead character to follow.
If you like both history and mystery, the combination here works very well.
If you like both history and mystery, the combination here works very well.
Oct 13, 2011
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