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A Duty to the Dead

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A Duty to the DeadThe First Bess Crawford Mystery "Readers who can't get enough of Maisie Dobbs, the intrepid World War I battlefield nurse in Jacqueline Winspear's novels are bound to be caught up in the adventures of Bess Crawford." New York Times Book Review Charles Todd, author of the resoundingly acclaimed Ian Rutledge crime novels ("One of the best historical series being written today" Washington Post Book World) debuts an exceptional new protagonist, World War

The First Bess Crawford Mystery

"Readers who can't get enough of Maisie Dobbs, the intrepid World War I battlefield nurse in Jacqueline Winspear's novels...are bound to be caught up in the adventures of Bess Crawford."
--New York Times Book Review

Charles Todd, author of the resoundingly acclaimed Ian Rutledge crime novels ("One of the best historical series being written today" --Washington Post Book World) 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.

"Another winner....Todd again excels at vivid atmosphere and the effects of war in this specific time and place. Grade: A."
--Cleveland Plain Dealer

--Romantic Times

Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: William Morrow & Company
Published: 08/17/2010
ISBN: 9780061791772
Pages: 335
Weight: 0.60lbs
Size: 8.00h x 5.62w x 0.85d
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★★★★★ 5
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The Divorce by Frieda McFadden was everything I’ve come to expect from Frieda — addictive, suspenseful, fast-paced, and filled with shocking twists that completely caught me off guard. In true Frieda fashion, just when I thought I had the story figured out, she turned everything upside down. She has such a talent for making ordinary situations feel unsettling and keeping the reader questioning every character’s motives until the very end. What I loved most was how quickly this story pulled me in. The tension builds chapter by chapter, and the short, fast-moving chapters make it almost impossible to stop reading. Every reveal added another layer to the story, and I constantly changed my mind about who could be trusted. Frieda always knows how to create characters that are flawed, complicated, and just suspicious enough to keep you hooked. The emotional side of the story mixed perfectly with the thriller aspect. The themes of betrayal, secrets, marriage, and manipulation made the story feel intense and realistic while still delivering the dramatic twists her readers love. The ending was absolutely wild and left me sitting there replaying everything in my head afterward. Another fabulous read from Frieda McFadden. She truly has become one of my automatic-read authors because she never fails to entertain me. If you love psychological thrillers with nonstop tension, unreliable characters, and jaw-dropping endings, this one is definitely worth the read. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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Samz
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★★★★★ 4
queen of Plot Twists.
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Ngl, I didn’t like the way this one ended. I wonder if they’ll be a continuation or something like that. I need answers. This is the first book that I felt like I didn’t get closure from. lol. But it was a good book. And the plot twist came outta nowhere. I was reading and reading and reading and I’m like what the heck and then I was like OH DAMN! Then it just kept hitting lol. PART 2 FREIDA!!! I have questions still.
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Kirby Puffenbarger-Sowers
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Freida does is again! Outstanding Read!
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I went into The Divorce expecting twists, suspense, and plenty of jaw-dropping moments—because that's what Freida McFadden always delivers. Somehow, she still managed to exceed my expectations. From the very first chapter, I was completely hooked. Every time I thought I had figured things out, the story took another turn and proved me wrong. The pacing was relentless, the tension kept building, and I found myself saying "just one more chapter" far too many times. What I loved most was how cleverly everything came together. The twists felt shocking without being forced, and the ending left me stunned in the best possible way. Looking back, all the clues were there, but I never saw the full picture until it was revealed. This is easily my favorite Freida McFadden book so far. It's addictive, suspenseful, and impossible to put down. If you enjoy psychological thrillers that keep you guessing until the very end, this one is a must-read. Freida has done it again—and somehow raised the bar even higher. Highly recommend!
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Kim Huckins
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★★★★★ 5
Freida does it agai!
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I loved everything about this book. I love that every book Freud's writes, I am never right about the ending there is always an amazing totally unexpected twist that blows your mind! Highly recommend to EVERYONE
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Rhea
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★★★★★ 4
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4.5 stars!!!! Mrs. Freida McFadden Fans!!! This book was soooooo good!!! I started reading last night thinking I will read a few chapters before bed. Well, it is 2am 😊 so, I couldn’t put it down. All the characters are despicable…but it a good way. I had this one figured out; I did, and BAM! No I didn’t…then, twist after twist after oh s*** twist!!! Poor Ezra…sweet little Teddy….the rest, all despicable, but like I said; in such a wonderfully twisty way!!! Naomi husband decides out of nowhere he wants a divorce. She later finds out there “is” another woman; Veronica. Their son Teddy gets shuffled back and forth from Jeremy's house to Naomi’s apartment, and……
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