{"product_id":"a-bitter-truth-a-bess-crawford-mystery","title":"A Bitter Truth: A Bess Crawford Mystery","description":"\u003cp\u003e“Highly recommended—well-rounded, believable characters, a multi-layered plot solidly based on human nature, all authentically set in the England of 1917…an outstanding and riveting read.”\u003cbr\u003e—\u003cem\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/em\u003e bestselling author Stephanie Laurens \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Bess Crawford is a strong and likable character.”\u003cbr\u003e—\u003cem\u003eWashington Times\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAlready deservedly lauded for the superb historical crime novels featuring shell-shocked Scotland Yard inspector Ian Rutledge (\u003cem\u003eA Lonely Death, A Pale Horse \u003c\/em\u003eet al), acclaimed author Charles Todd upped the ante by introducing readers to a wonderful new series protagonist, World War One battlefield nurse Bess Crawford. Featured for a third time in \u003cem\u003eA Bitter Truth,\u003c\/em\u003e Bess reaches out to help an abused and frightened young woman, only to discover that no good deed ever goes unpunished when the good Samaritan nurse finds herself falsely accused of murder. A terrific follow up to Todd’s \u003cem\u003eA Duty to the Dead\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eAn Impartial Witness\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eA Bitter Truth\u003c\/em\u003e is another thrilling and evocative mystery from “one of the most respected writers in the genre” (\u003cem\u003eDenver Post\u003c\/em\u003e) and a treat for fans of Elizabeth George, Anne Perry, Martha Grimes, and Jacqueline Winspear.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Charles Todd","offers":[{"title":"Trade Paperback","offer_id":53164622709027,"sku":"9780062015716","price":13.59,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0930\/2258\/5123\/files\/9780062015716.jpg?v=1741194263","url":"https:\/\/epicreads.com\/products\/a-bitter-truth-a-bess-crawford-mystery","provider":"Epic Reads","version":"1.0","type":"link"}