A Duty to the Dead by Charles Todd

A Duty to the Dead

Bess Crawford #1

Charles Todd with Rosalyn Landor (Narrator)

9 hours, 49 minutes first pub 2009 (editions)

fiction historical mystery emotional mysterious slow-paced
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The daughter of a distinguished soldier, Bess Crawford follows in his patriotic footsteps, volunteering to serve her country as a nurse during the Great War. In 1916, she promises Lieutenant Arthur Graham that she will carry his dying request to a...

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Community Reviews Summary of 998 reviews

Moods

mysterious 95%
adventurous 40%
dark 40%
tense 40%
emotional 18%
reflective 18%
relaxing 13%
sad 13%
challenging 9%
hopeful 4%
lighthearted 4%

Pace

medium 61%
slow 28%
fast 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 60% | Character: 26% | Plot: 13%

Strong character development?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 21%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 53% | It's complicated: 40% | No: 6%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 93% | Yes: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 35% | It's complicated: 35% | Yes: 28%

Average rating

3.67

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