Do you have to read Ian Rutledge books in order?
Many fans of our book series aspire to read every murder case Inspector Ian Rutledge pursued–in their proper chronological order. That said, the very first in the series, A Test of Wills (Book #1), published in 1994, is where you should begin.
Do you have to read Bess Crawford books in order?
TX Dee You can definitely read them out of order but it is much better to start from the beginning as characters that Bess encounters in earlier stories pop up in later ones and it helps with context. It is also better to understand her relationship with the Sergeant Major.
Does Inspector Rutledge married?
He hasn’t gotten married, of course, but until he feels he can control his nightmares, he’s not likely to risk frightening someone he loves. He’s an intriguing character to write. Q: What similarities do you see between Rutledge’s shell shock and the impact war has on soldiers a century later?
How old is Caroline Todd?
Caroline Todd, Half of a Mystery-Writing Duo, Dies at 86. Writing under the pen name Charles Todd, she and her son published nearly 40 mystery novels, all of them set in rural England just after World War I.
Will there be another Bess Crawford book?
Bess Crawford will be appearing in a special novella A Hanging at Dawn (e-book) this Fall 2020 and in An Irish Hostage (hardback) in the fall of 2021!
Does Inspector Ian Rutledge ever marry?
Does Ian Rutledge ever marry?
Who is Carolyn Todd?
Food and Dining, Health, U.S. Freelance journalist. Former Entertainment Writer @Refinery29, Reporter @EW.
Who is Hamish in Charles Todd novels?
Hamish is a voice inside his head that Rutledge must keep secret to avoid the social stigma which accompanied psychological, mental, or emotional issues in the early 20th century. Further complicating the issue is a superior who wants to see Rutledge removed from duty.