An Unwilling Accomplice
An Unwilling Accomplice by Charles Todd is a historical mystery published by HarperCollins on August 12, 2014. This first edition spans 352 pages and is presented in English. The narrative follows Bess Crawford, a World War I battlefield nurse, whose career faces jeopardy when a murder occurs under her watch. While on leave, Bess is tasked with escorting a wounded soldier to Buckingham Palace for a decoration ceremony, only to find that he has vanished, leading to an inquiry that questions her competence.
As the story unfolds, Bess learns that the missing soldier, Wilkins, has been implicated in a murder, complicating her already precarious situation. Determined to clear her name, Bess embarks on a quest to locate Wilkins and uncover the truth behind his actions. The plot delves into themes of moral responsibility and the lengths one will go to right an injustice, all while navigating the suspenseful twists of a mystery that could cost her everything. Readers will find a blend of intrigue and historical context, as Bess grapples with her duty and the implications of her patient’s actions.
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World War I Battlefield nurse Bess Crawford’s career is in jeopardy when a murder is committed on her watch, in this absorbing and atmospheric historical mystery from New York Times bestselling author Charles Todd.
Home on leave, Bess Crawford is asked to accompany a wounded soldier confined to a wheelchair to Buckingham Palace, where he’s to be decorated by the King. The next morning when Bess goes to collect Wilkins, he has vanished. Both the Army and the nursing service hold Bess negligent for losing the war hero, and there will be an inquiry.
Then comes disturbing word from the Shropshire police, complicating the already difficult situation: Wilkins has been spotted, and he’s killed a man. If Bess is to save her own reputation, she must find Wilkins and uncover the truth. But the elusive soldier has disappeared again and even the Shropshire police have lost him. Suddenly, the moral implications of what has happened—that a patient in her charge has committed murder—become more important to Bess than her own future. She’s going to solve this mysterious puzzle, but righting an injustice and saving her honor may just cost Bess her life.
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