An Impartial Witness: A Bess Crawford Mystery (Bess Crawford Mysteries #2) (Paperback)

Description

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“Todd’s novels are known for compelling plotting with a thoughtful whodunit aspect, rich characterization, evocative prose, and haunting atmosphere.”
—Richmond Times-Dispatch

“Readers who can’t get enough of [Jacqueline Winspear’s] Maisie Dobbs…are bound to be caught up in the adventures of Bess Crawford.”
—New York Times Book Review

To great critical acclaim, author Charles Todd introduced protagonist Bess Crawford in A Duty to the Dead. The dedicated World War I nurse returns in An Impartial Witness, and finds herself in grave peril when a moral obligation makes her the inadvertent target of a killer. As hauntingly evocative as Todd’s award-winning, New York Times bestselling Ian Rutledge novels, An Impartial Witness transports readers to a dark time of war and involves us in murder, intrigue, and the fascinating affairs of a truly unforgettable cast of characters.

About the Author

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Charles Todd is the New York Times bestselling author of the Inspector Ian Rutledge mysteries, the Bess Crawford mysteries, and two stand-alone novels. A mother-and-son writing team, they live on the East Coast.

Praise For…

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“A superb whodunit—just when you think you have it figured out, Todd throws a curve—and a moving evocation of a world at war.”
— Richmond Times-Dispatch on An Impartial Witness

“Remarkable.”
— New York Times Book Review on An Impartial Witness

“A book rich in atmosphere and dense with plot.”
— St. Louis Post-Dispatch on An Impartial Witness

“Bess Crawford is a strong and likable character.”
— Washington Times on An Impartial Witness

“Entertaining.”
— Mystery Scene on An Impartial Witness

“Todd’s excellent second mystery featuring British nurse Bess Crawford smoothly blends realistic characters with an intricate plot.”
— Publishers Weekly (starred review) on An Impartial Witness

“A smartly plotted, well-told mystery.”
— Booklist on An Impartial Witness

“Readers will enjoy Todd’s plucky, determined sleuth and a thrilling mystery that proves murders on the home front don’t stop just because there’s a war.”
— Library Journal on An Impartial Witness

“Finely plotted and full of meticulous period detail and deft characterizations, An Impartial Witness testifies to the lasting appeal of historical mystery fiction.”
— Strand magazine on An Impartial Witness

“This second book in the Bess Crawford series places this mother-son duo at the top of their plotting game, with intricate twists and plenty of viable suspects. The meticulously realized period detailing is an intrinsic part of a story that is much more than a whodunit.”
— Romantic Times on An Impartial Witness