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A Duty to the Dead


A Mystery Novel


Book 1 of the Bess Crawford Mysteries Series

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Charles Todd, author of the resoundingly acclaimed Ian Rutledge crime novels, debuts an exceptional new protagonist, World War I nurse Bess Crawford, in A Duty to the Dead.

A gripping tale of perilous obligations and dark family secrets in the shadows of a nightmarish time of global conflict, A Duty to the Dead is rich in suspense, surprise, and the impeccable period atmosphere that has become a Charles Todd trademark.

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