About the book
The weathered remains found on a Scottish mountainside may be those of Eleanor Gray, but the imperious Lady Maude Gray, Eleanor's mother, will have to be handled delicately. This is not the only ground that Inspector Ian Rutledge of Scotland Yard must tread carefully, for the case will soon lead him to Scotland, where many of Rutledge's ghosts rest uneasily. But it is an unexpected encounter that will hold the most peril.
For in Scotland Rutledge will find that the young mother accused of killing Eleanor Gray is a woman to whom he owes a terrible debt. And his harrowing journey to find the truth will lead him back through the fires of his past, into secrets that still have the power to kill.
Editions of Legacy of the Dead
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9780553801682
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780553583151
- EBook
- ISBN 9780307418210
Read an Excerpt
The weathered remains found on a Scottish mountainside may be those of Eleanor Gray, but the imperious Lady Maude Gray, Eleanor's mother, will have to be handled delicately. This is not the only ground that Inspector Ian Rutledge of Scotland Yard must tread carefully, for the case will soon lead him to Scotland, where many of Rutledge's ghosts rest uneasily. But it is an unexpected encounter that will hold the most peril.
For in Scotland Rutledge will find that the young mother accused of killing Eleanor Gray is a woman to whom he owes a terrible debt. And his harrowing journey to find the truth will lead him back through the fires of his past, into secrets that still have the power to kill.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Legacy of the Dead about?
The weathered remains found on a Scottish mountainside may be those of Eleanor Gray, but the imperious Lady Maude Gray, Eleanor's mother, will have to be handled delicately. This is not the only ground that Inspector Ian Rutledge of Scotland Yard must tread carefully, for the case will soon lead him to Scotland, where many of Rutledge's ghosts rest uneasily. But it is an unexpected encounter that will hold the most peril.
For in Scotland Rutledge will find that the young mother accused of killing Eleanor Gray is a woman to whom he owes a terrible debt. And his harrowing journey to find the truth will lead him back through the fires of his past, into secrets that still have the power to kill.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Legacy of the Dead?
Fiction > Crime and / or mystery fiction > Crime and mystery: police procedural
Where can I read a sample of Legacy of the Dead?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780553801682
Is Legacy of the Dead part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series Inspector Ian Rutledge
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Legacy of the Dead?
Charles Todd
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Legacy of the Dead is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780553801682) and paperback(ISBN 9780553583151) and ebook(ISBN 9780307418210)
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