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  • A Duty to the Dead

  • A Bess Crawford Mystery
  • Written by: Charles Todd
  • Narrated by: Rosalyn Landor
  • Length: 9 hrs and 49 mins
  • 4.6 out of 5 stars (62 ratings)

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A Duty to the Dead

Written by: Charles Todd
Narrated by: Rosalyn Landor
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Publisher's Summary

The daughter of a distinguished soldier, Bess Crawford follows in his patriotic footsteps, volunteering to serve her country as a nurse during the Great War. In 1916 she promises Lieutenant Arthur Graham that she will carry his dying request to a brother.

When Bess arrives at the Graham house in Kent, Jonathan Graham listens to his brother's last wishes with surprising indifference. Neither his mother nor his brother Timothy seems to think it has any significance. Unsettled by this, Bess is about to take her leave when sudden tragedy envelops her.

She quickly discovers that fulfilling this duty to the dead has thrust her into a maelstrom of intrigue and murder that will endanger her own life and test her courage as not even war has.
©2009 Charles Todd (P)2009 BBC Audio
Women Sleuths Historical Suspense
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What the critics say

"Todd employs all the elements of a satisfying cozy mystery, with an absorbing plot and a charismatic heroine that will leave the reader wanting more." ( Library Journal)

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Wonderful introduction to a new author

I picked up this book on the recommendation of my sister. I was looking for a new series and I am certainly glad that I listened to her! The author's style is very descriptive and that, combined with the skillful narration, puts the reader right in the middle of the story. I have already picked up the second book of the series and can hardly wait to start it!

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A Duty to the Dead

The narrator brought this story alive.An amazing performance of a fantastic book. Very talented thoroughly enjoyable.

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Mediocre

This book is not great. It’s very repetitive and the number of clichés used is ridiculous. I found the protagonist overwrought and at times completely insufferable . I stuck with it for some reason, would I recommend it? No.

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