A Duty to the Dead (Bess Crawford Mysteries Book 1)
by Charles Todd
A Duty to the Dead by Charles Todd holds a highly rated rating of 4.30 out of 5, based on 2.3K reader ratings. First published in 2009. The book spans 333 pages.
About A Duty to the Dead
From the brilliantly imaginative New York Times bestselling author Charles Todd comes an unforgettable new character in an exceptional new seriesEngland, 1916. Independent-minded Bess Crawford's upbringing is far different from that of the usual upper-middle-class British gentlewoman. Growing up in India, she learned the importance of responsibility, honor, and duty from her officer father. At the outbreak of World War I, she followed in his footsteps and volunteered for the nursing corps, serving from the battlefields of France to the doomed hospital ship Britannic.On one voyage, Bess grows fond of the young, gravely wounded Lieutenant Arthur Graham. Something rests heavily on his conscience, and to give him a little peace as he dies, she promises to deliver a message to his brother. It is some months before she can carry out this duty, and when she's next in England, she herself is recovering from a wound.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.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Charles Todd |
| Published | 2009 |
| Pages | 333 |
| Kindle Price | $7.99 |
| Genres | Young Adult |
| Average Rating | 4.30 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 2,347 |
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What genre is A Duty to the Dead?
A Duty to the Dead is categorized as Young Adult. Its primary genre classification is Young Adult.
Is A Duty to the Dead worth reading?
Based on 2.3K reader ratings, A Duty to the Dead has an average score of 4.30 out of 5.00, which is considered "Highly Rated."
How many pages is A Duty to the Dead?
A Duty to the Dead has 333 pages.
Who wrote A Duty to the Dead?
A Duty to the Dead was written by Charles Todd. It was first published in 2009.
What is the ISBN for A Duty to the Dead?
The ISBN-13 for A Duty to the Dead is 9780061791765.
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