Charles Todd

Legacy of the Dead

Dead heiress and missing will entangle inspector in complex inheritance case

About the author

Charles Todd

Charles Todd is the pen name of a mother and son team writing British historical crime novels featuring WWI veteran Ian Rutledge and nurse Bess Crawford. Their novels are distinguished by their authentic period atmosphere, psychological depth, and exploration of wartime trauma. The Rutledge series is among the finest in historical British crime fiction.

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