An Irish Hostage A Novel
An Irish Hostage A Novel by Charles Todd is published by HarperCollins Publishers in 2021 and spans 336 pages. Set in the aftermath of World War I, this installment in the mystery series follows nurse Bess Crawford as she navigates the treacherous landscape of Ireland. Amidst the tensions following the 1916 Easter Rising, Bess finds herself embroiled in a web of danger when she promises to attend the wedding of her friend Eileen Flynn, only to discover that the groom has mysteriously disappeared.
Readers will encounter a narrative filled with suspense and intrigue as Bess grapples with her unfamiliar surroundings and the complexities of trust. The story delves into themes of loyalty and survival, highlighting the challenges faced by those who served in the war and the societal tensions that ensue. With time running out for both Michael, the missing groom, and Bess herself, the stakes are high as she teams up with an Irish outlaw and a man accused of murder to uncover the truth. This edition offers a gripping exploration of crime and military history through the lens of a determined amateur sleuth.
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“[Readers] are bound to be caught up in the adventures of Bess Crawford . . . While her sensibility is as crisp as her narrative voice, Bess is a compassionate nurse who responds with feeling.”– The New York Times Book Review
In the uneasy peace following World War I, nurse Bess Crawford runs into trouble and treachery in Ireland–in this twelfth book in the New York Times bestselling mystery series.
The Great War is over–but in Ireland, in the wake of the bloody 1916 Easter Rising, anyone who served in France is now considered a traitor, including nurse Eileen Flynn and former soldier Michael Sullivan, who only want to be married in the small, isolated village where she grew up. Even her grandmother is against it, and Eileen’s only protection is her cousin Terrence who was a hero of the Rising and is still being hunted by the British.
Bess Crawford had promised to be there for the wedding. And in spite of the danger to her, she keeps that promise–only to be met with the shocking news that the groom has vanished. Eileen begs for her help, but how can Bess hope to find him when she doesn’t know the country, the people, or where to put her trust? Time is running out, for Michael and for Bess herself, and soon her own life is on the line. With only an Irish outlaw and a man being hunted for murder on her side, how can she possibly save herself, much less stop a killer?
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