About the book
Now published together for the first time: Charles Todd's absorbing short stories—\"The Kidnapping,\" \"The Girl on the Beach,\" \"Cold Comfort,\" and \"The Maharani's Pearls\"—featuring everyone's favorite Scotland Yard Inspector Ian Rutledge and intrepid battlefield nurse Bess Crawford. These vibrant tales transport readers from the home front in Great Britain where ominous clouds of war will soon lead to the trenches of France, to the bloody front lines where Lieutenant Rutledge must risk his life to save his men. And finally to the exotic, dangerous India of Bess Crawford's youth. Together they create a fascinating glimpse into the extraordinary backgrounds of two of mystery's most popular characters.
Editions of Tales
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780062443762
- EBook
- ISBN 9780062443755
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Now published together for the first time: Charles Todd's absorbing short stories—\"The Kidnapping,\" \"The Girl on the Beach,\" \"Cold Comfort,\" and \"The Maharani's Pearls\"—featuring everyone's favorite Scotland Yard Inspector Ian Rutledge and intrepid battlefield nurse Bess Crawford. These vibrant tales transport readers from the home front in Great Britain where ominous clouds of war will soon lead to the trenches of France, to the bloody front lines where Lieutenant Rutledge must risk his life to save his men. And finally to the exotic, dangerous India of Bess Crawford's youth. Together they create a fascinating glimpse into the extraordinary backgrounds of two of mystery's most popular characters.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tales about?
Now published together for the first time: Charles Todd's absorbing short stories—\"The Kidnapping,\" \"The Girl on the Beach,\" \"Cold Comfort,\" and \"The Maharani's Pearls\"—featuring everyone's favorite Scotland Yard Inspector Ian Rutledge and intrepid battlefield nurse Bess Crawford. These vibrant tales transport readers from the home front in Great Britain where ominous clouds of war will soon lead to the trenches of France, to the bloody front lines where Lieutenant Rutledge must risk his life to save his men. And finally to the exotic, dangerous India of Bess Crawford's youth. Together they create a fascinating glimpse into the extraordinary backgrounds of two of mystery's most popular characters.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Tales?
Biography, Literature and Literary studies > Biography and non-fiction prose > Anthologies
Where can I read a sample of Tales?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780062443762
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Tales?
Charles Todd
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Tales is available as paperback(ISBN 9780062443762) and ebook(ISBN 9780062443755)
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