A Duty to the Dead
A Duty to the Dead by Charles Todd is a reprint edition published by HarperCollins on August 17, 2010. This 352-page novel is presented in English and delves into the life of Bess Crawford, a nurse dedicated to aiding the wounded during the Great War. While serving aboard a hospital ship, she receives a poignant request from a dying lieutenant, urging her to convey a message to his brother, Jonathan, which hints at a hidden truth that must be revealed.
As Bess returns to England, she encounters the soldier’s family, who are perplexed by the message and seem to be concealing a dark secret. The narrative follows Bess’s quest to uncover the truth behind the lieutenant’s dying words, emphasizing her commitment to the deceased and the challenges she faces in fulfilling this duty. The story intertwines elements of mystery and detective fiction, inviting readers to explore themes of obligation and the complexities of familial relationships amidst the backdrop of war.
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Dedicated to helping the many wounded during the Great War, Bess Crawford receives a desperate request from a dying lieutenant while serving as a nurse aboard a hospital ship. “Tell my brother Jonathan that I lied,” the young man says. “I did it for Mother’s sake. But it has to be set right.”
Back home in England, Bess receives an unexpected response from the dead soldier’s family, for neither Jonathan Graham‚ his mother‚ nor his younger brother admit to understanding what the message means.
But the Grahams are harboring a grim secret, and Bess must, somehow, get to the bottom of it. It is her sacred duty to the dead, no matter how painful, or dangerous, that obligation might be.
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