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Author: Charles Todd Narrator: Simon Prebble Publisher: Blackstone Publishing Audio Length: Series:The Inspector Ian Rutledge Mysteries Release Date: February 2011 Format: Unabridged Audiobook Delivery: Instant Download ISBN: 9781602838871
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Lancashire, England: June, 1920. Who was the woman who lived and died behind the red door? What did she see before she died? And who was the man who never came home from the Great War, for the simple reason that he had never really gone? How is the woman’s death linked to his disappearance? And why is Scotland Yard blind to the connection, even when Inspector Ian Rutledge points it out?

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  • “Superb.…[A] haunting tale of love and loss.”

    - Globe and Mail (Toronto)

  • “Todd again shows that this series…is as fresh and original as when the shell-shocked detective debuted twelve novels ago.”

    - Fort Lauderdale (FL) Sun-Sentinel

  • “An intriguing story that’s impossible to put down.…Once you’ve reached the conclusion…you’ll want to read it again.”

    - Charleston (NC) Post and Courier

  • “Fascinating and compelling.”

    - Winston-Salem (NC) Journal

  • “Charles Todd keeps finding new ways to gauge the emotional effects of war on the living and the half dead.”

    - New York Times Book Review

  • “One of the strongest entries yet in a series that shows no sign of losing steam.”

    - Publishers Weekly (starred review)

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  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " superficial characters, disjointed read....I guess it's not a good idea to start with the 12th of a character...not at all the book I was 'sold on' from the library recommendations. "

    - Debbie, 2/20/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I loved this book. The perfect holiday read because the suspense kept me coming back for more. I could so easy visualize the countryside of Hobson and the solitude of the house with the red door. And best of all, a surprise at the end...my very favorite. I will definitely look for more books in the Inspector Ian Rutledge series. "

    - Kristi, 2/16/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I really liked this book. It was very interesting and held my attention so much that I finished it in two days. I lived in England for 3 years back in the late 70's. Two of my children were born in Oxford. And, we lived in Brill, Deddington and Upper Heyford. So, I recognized the places in the book. And, I still remember the Queen's English as well as their slang. It was a good mystery that keeps you guessing until the end. "

    - Robin, 2/16/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I was getting tired of Hamish, but lo, he is not so present here. I liked this one better than the more recent ones. It's nice to see the authors can sort of recharge, maybe because of the break with their new series? Anyway, this is a good'un. "

    - Leslie, 2/15/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " This was my first foray into the Inspector Rutledge series and I thoroughly enjoyed it. Once I got past remembering who was who in the large and extended Teller family, the twists and turns in the plot kept my interest. I also enjoyed the presence of Hamish and look forward to finding out more about his story in other books that are a part of this series. "

    - Christia, 1/30/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " A very good English-style mystery. I was able to guess a certain amount of the solutions, but not too soon, and not every detail--so just the right balance between suspense and letting-the-reader participate. I also really liked the tortured protagonist, even though I haven't read the earlier books in the series. "

    - Londonmabel, 1/19/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I continue to love this series and enjoy the stories! "

    - Mikkee, 1/13/2014
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " I definitely did a speed read of this one. Having so much drama in the one family - annoying. Look people, get your stuff together. I kind of liked inspector Rutledge and maybe in the future I will give a Charles Todd another try but for now I am moving on... "

    - Rachel, 1/11/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " A good solid mystery. I'm unlikely to seek out previous books by this author, but I enjoyed this one--and who knows, maybe I'll get in a mystery mood and start seeking them out. "

    - Liz, 1/3/2014
  • Overall Performance: 1 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 5

    " I just wasn't impressed. "

    - Lajuan, 12/29/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " The plot is complex and multi-layered--amazing how it all comes together as a darkly dysfunctional family closes ranks. "

    - Rosemary, 12/27/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Best yet! Will Meredith stay in London??? "

    - Annie, 12/11/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Perhaps it's because I listened to the audio book but I felt that the book dragged and the character development was poor. I still don't know Ian Rutledge although his relationships with family and the woman he loves seems to be quite relevant to the plot. "

    - Bears, 11/30/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Much better than I anticipated, picked up a nice copy at a lovely little bookstore in a small town. Have to support the Indies and the bookseller promised this was one of the "good ones." He was right, rich with the period, complex characters and a plausible but intriguing mystery. "

    - SEY, 11/17/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " good as usual...but I wish the Inspector could get some counseling or try to get over his war problems.... "

    - Janette, 11/3/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Fascinating crime story--a World War I survivor who works for Scotland Yard and the ghost of the man he killed for desertion solve murders. "

    - Elizabeth, 10/2/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " another great mystery. i figured out one part but was still surprised at the end. keep on writing this series!!! "

    - Jeanne, 7/30/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " I reaqd Charles Todd now and then. I like the time period - between the wars. "

    - Connie, 4/29/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Interesting, Too many characters. Would have helped to have read other books in series first. "

    - Al, 2/23/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " this is one of my favorite mystery series. The aftermath of WWI is a favorite topic of mine. "

    - Barbara, 2/11/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " I enjoyed this mystery. It had a good plot and was well written. "

    - Kathleen, 6/8/2012
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Another great Charles Todd mystery featuring Ian Rutledge, his Scotland Yard detective. Although there are some serious and frustrating plot flaws, it's still a fun read. "

    - Susan, 2/1/2012
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " A new author for me but I like the inspector from Scotland Yard so will investigate more by this author. "

    - Jandblock, 12/9/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I liked this very much. Didn't figure most of it out until the last 100 pages. "

    - Alleycatfan, 10/23/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " This series gets better and better "

    - Tom, 9/4/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I read all of the Inspector Rutledge mysteries. They are written with so much intelligence and atmosphere they are addictive. "

    - Donna, 9/2/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " A really good -- and entertaining mystery -- with a protagonist you've gotta love. "

    - Vicki, 8/25/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " The plot is complex and multi-layered--amazing how it all comes together as a darkly dysfunctional family closes ranks. "

    - Rosemary, 5/30/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " A very compelling story, or stories, but in the end I didn't have all the answers "

    - Gaynel, 4/6/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " this was a good read. Not too exciting... just average I guess. I finished it though. "

    - Leslie, 3/22/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " The series is getting to be a little repetitive. "

    - Petra, 2/26/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " I loved this book! Set in England and in a simpler time... A great read! "

    - Coreena, 2/21/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Not Todd's best. The plot is convoluted and Inspector Rutledge seems to be wandering around in a sleep-deprived fog most of the time, without a clue. "

    - Joanne, 2/18/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " This is a very clever story, almost too clever. Would have liked richer character development. The love story thread was not kept going strongly enough throughout the story and made the ending surprising and incomplete. "

    - Merreh65, 2/12/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I liked this very much. Didn't figure most of it out until the last 100 pages. "

    - Alleycatfan, 2/2/2011

About the Author

Charles Todd is a pen name used by the American authors Caroline (1934-2021) and Charles Todd, a mother-and-son writing team who write the Inspector Ian Rutledge mysteries and the Bess Crawford mysteries, as well as stand-alone novels. Their novel Proof of Guilt was a New York Times bestseller, and A Test of Wills was named one of the Independent Mystery Booksellers Association’s 100 favorite mysteries of the 20th Century and was a New York Times Notable Book of the Year selection. Their novels have won the Agatha Award, the Barry Award, and the Anthony Award, as well as being finalists for several other awards.

About the Narrator

Simon Prebble, a British-born performer, is a stage and television actor and veteran narrator of some three hundred audiobooks. As one of AudioFile’s Golden Voices, he has received thirty-seven Earphones Awards and won the prestigious Audie in 2010. He lives in New York.