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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... read more
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Characters edit
- Bess Crawford: nurse
- Arthur Graham: Bess's patient, soldier, proposed to Bess and asked her to deliver a message to his brother
- Peregrin Graham: Arthur's older half-brother, presently in an asylum for murder.
- Jonathan Graham: third Graham brother, soldier
- Timothy Graham: youngest Graham brother, born with a club foot
- Mrs. Graham: matriarch, biological mother of Arthur, Jonathan and Timothy, second wife
- Robert: Mrs. Graham's cousin, and father figure to the boys
First Sentence edit
At sea... This morning the sun is lovely and warm.
Series & Lists edit
This is book 1 of 5 in Bess Crawford Mystery. (standard series)
Followed by An Impartial Witness.
Authors & Contributors edit
- Charles Todd (Author)
First Edition edit
Original Language: English
Publisher: William Morrow
Country: USA
Publication Date: 2009
ISBN: 9780061791765
Page Count: 329
Publisher: William Morrow
Country: USA
Publication Date: 2009
ISBN: 9780061791765
Page Count: 329
Awards edit
- Macavity Awards (Finalist, 2010: Sue Feder Historical Mystery)
Classification edit
- Library of Congress: PS3570.O37 D87 2009
- Dewey: 813.54
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