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“[readers] are sure to be caught up in the adventures of bess crawford…while her sensibility is as sharp as her narrative voice, bess is a compassionate nurse who responds with feeling.” – the new york times book review
In the shaky peace that followed World War I, nurse Bess Crawford encounters trouble and betrayal in Ireland, in this twelfth book in the New York Times best-selling mystery series. >
the great war is over, but in ireland, after the bloody easter rising of 1916, anyone who served in france is now considered a traitor, including nurse eileen flynn and ex-soldier michael sullivan, who only want to marry in the small, isolated town where he grew up. even his grandmother is against it, and eileen’s only protection is her cousin terrence de ella, who was a hero of the uprising and is still being hunted by the british.
bess crawford had promised to be there for the wedding. and despite the danger to her, she keeps that promise, only to receive the shocking news that her boyfriend has disappeared. Eileen begs for her help, but how can Bess hope to find him when she doesn’t know the country, the people, or who to trust? Time is running out, for Michael and for Bess herself, and soon her own life is in danger. With only an Irish outlaw and a man wanted for murder on her side, how can she save herself, let alone stop a killer?
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A lot happens within this complex plot, and there is a level of suspense throughout the book that readers of the previous 11 novels have not experienced. those aware of the historical events driving this story will find themselves torn between feelings for the British and Irish characters. An Irish Hostage is yet another triumph for Charles Todd and one of the most memorable additions to the series. – book reporter about an Irish hostage
Crawford’s series has been consistently strong, each book as sharply written and suspenseful as the last. – list of books about an Irish hostage
“[a] fast-paced historical mystery…bess demonstrates presence of mind under fire, great nursing skill, and expert judgment.” – New York book magazine about an Irish hostage
“a captivating mystery of betrayal and bravery during Ireland’s post-World War II troubles!” – fresh fiction about an Irish hostage
“sensitive, beautifully written, disconcertingly familiar.” – criticism of kirkus
“[Readers] are sure to get caught up in the adventures of Bess Crawford…Though her sensitivity is as sharp as her narrative voice, Bess is a compassionate nurse who responds with feeling.” – new york times book review
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bess is among the most compassionate and intelligent of characters, whose observations on life and people are advanced for the era in which she lives… – the sun-sentinel (florida)
“intensely personal, as all great stories should be.” – anne perry, international bestselling author
As always, the mother-and-son writing team of Charles Todd do a magnificent job with atmosphere and dialogue, all while keeping their good-hearted heroine one step (but only one) ahead of the bad guys” – bookpage about a cruel deception
“I love series that follow certain characters through time and their experiences, so I automatically read the latest installments of… charles todd.” – hillary rodham clinton, new york times book review
As usual, Todd combines historical verisimilitude with exemplary character design and crisp plotting. another good entry in this popular series.” – list of books about a cruel hoax
“fabulous… a cruel hoax shows that there are still a lot of stories left for bess crawford, and I can’t wait to see what happens next. – a cruel hoax book reporter
“as with all other bess crawford mysteries, this one is historically accurate, entertainingly written, and thoroughly enjoyable.” – new york cruel hoax book magazine
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