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A Hanging at Dawn

A Bess Crawford Short Story

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A Hanging at Dawn

By: Charles Todd
Narrated by: Rosalyn Landor
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“Bess is among the most compassionate and intelligent characters.” –The Sun-Sentinel

From the New York Times bestselling author of the Bess Crawford mystery series, a short story that unravels dark secrets from her close friend Simon Brandon’s past.

Years before the Great War summoned Bess Crawford to serve as a battlefield nurse, the indomitable heroine spent her childhood in India under the watchful eye of her friend and confidant, the young soldier Simon Brandon. The two formed an inseparable bond on the dangerous Northwest Frontier where her father’s Regiment held the Khyber Pass against all intruders. It was Simon who taught Bess to ride and shoot, escorted her to the bazaars and the Maharani’s Palace, and did his best to keep her out of trouble, after the Crawford family took an interest in the tall, angry boy with a mysterious past.

But the Crawfords have long guarded secrets for Simon and he owes them a debt that runs deeper than Bess could ever know. Told through the eyes of Melinda, Richard, Clarissa, and Bess, A Hanging at Dawn pieces together a mystery at the center of Bess’s family that will irrevocably change the course of her future.

Mystery Historical Women Sleuths Detective Suspense Thriller & Suspense Fiction Women's Fiction
Intriguing Backstory • Family History • Historical Context • Character Development • Series Connection

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Fascinating story connected to British imperialism. I liked the characters. The plot was a little confusing….probably a lack of Indian cultural understanding on my part.

Interesting audiobook.

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absolutely loved the story just wished it was longer can't wait for the next story

great book

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I have listened to all the books on tape of Bess Crawford. The narator does a fantastic job.

Bess Crawford, Charles Todd does it again!

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I love the Bess Crawford series! This story provides a sweet connection. An excellent reader!

Very engaging story!

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I’ve always loved the Bess Crawford stories and this one, with some history about her family and the intriguing Simon, was helpful in understanding Bess. Can’t wait for the next book in the series. Okay

Fonally, a back story

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