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Watchers Of Time (Inspector Ian Rutledge Mysteries),New
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In His Latest Novel, Bestselling Author Charles Todd Brings His Classic Mystery Series To A New Level Of Intensity And Intrigue. The Year Is 1919, And Ian Rutledge Is A Fragile Yet Courageous Former Soldier Searching For His Place In A Postwar World. Now A Scotland Yard Investigator, Rutledge Is Called Upon To Probe A Smalltown Murder And Discovers That It May Be Connected To One Of The Greatest Disasters Of All Time....Watchers Of Timein Osterley, A Marshy Norfolk Backwater, A Man Lies Dying On A Rainy Autumn Night. While Natural Causes Will Surely Claim Herbert Bakers Life In A Matter Of Hours, His Last Request Baffles His Family And Friends.Baker, A Devout Anglican, Inexplicably Demands To See The Towns Catholic Priest For A Last Confession. The Old Man Dies Without Knowing That The Very Priest Who Gave Him Comfort Will Follow Him To The Grave Just A Few Weeks Later The Victim Of An Appalling Murder.The Local Police Are Convinced The Evidence Points To An Interrupted Robbery, And Have Named A Suspect, Matthew Walsh. But The Dead Priests Bishop Insists That Scotland Yard Oversee The Investigation. A Simple Task For Rutledge, A Man Not Yet Well Enough To Return To Full Duty.The Inspector Draws On Years Of Experience And A Warhoned Intuition As He Finds Himself Uncovering Secrets That The Local Authorities Would Prefer Not To See Explored. Surely, They Reason, It Is Better To Charge An Outsider Matthew Walsh With Murder Than To Learn That Someone In This Tightly Knit Community Would Commit Such A Horrendous Crime. And Yet There Are Those, Rutledge Soon Discovers, Who Held Grudges Against The Priest That Had Little To Do With God Or The Church.No One In Osterley Is Aware That Rutledge Hears Voices Or, Rather, One Haunting Voice: That Of A Soldier He Was Forced To Execute During The War. It Is With The Voice Of Hamish Macleod, By Turns Secondguessing And Taunting Him, That Rutledge Begins A Journey Toward The Devastating Truth That Will Unlock The Secrets Of Osterley And Pare Away Its Layers Of Deception.And In Piecing Together A Different Story, Rutledge Encounters A Chain Of Events That Stretches From These Brooding Marshes To One Of The Greatest Sea Disasters In History The Sinking Of The Titanic. Who Is The Mysterious Woman Who May Have Boarded That Ship ... And Who Is The Secretive Woman Who Survived It? Rutledge Comes To Believe That He Alone Can Stop A Killer From Striking Again.Deftly Capturing The Anguish Of A Man Haunted By His Tragic Past, Watchers Of Time Delves Beneath A Cast Of Unforgettable Characters To Examine A Mystery Even Greater Than Murder: The Mystery Of What Is Right And What Is Wrong After The World Has Committed The Sin Of War.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main plot of 'Watchers of Time'? A: In 'Watchers of Time', Inspector Ian Rutledge investigates a small-town murder in Osterley in 1919, which may be linked to a significant historical event, the sinking of the Titanic. The story explores themes of war, guilt, and the search for truth.
- Q: Who is the author of the book? A: 'Watchers of Time' is written by Charles Todd, a bestselling author known for his classic mystery series featuring Inspector Ian Rutledge.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: This is a used book in good condition, meaning it may show some signs of wear but is still fully readable.
- Q: How many pages does 'Watchers of Time' have? A: 'Watchers of Time' contains 352 pages, making it a substantial read for mystery enthusiasts.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book is available in hardcover binding, which offers durability and a premium feel.
- Q: What edition of the book is being offered? A: This listing is for the first edition of 'Watchers of Time', published on October 30, 2001.
- Q: Is there any specific material used in the book? A: The book does not have any specified material attributes, but it is a hardcover edition.
- Q: What can readers expect from the character of Ian Rutledge? A: Readers can expect a complex character in Ian Rutledge, a former soldier grappling with his past while solving mysteries, displaying courage and vulnerability throughout the story.
- Q: Does the book include any themes related to historical events? A: Yes, 'Watchers of Time' weaves in historical themes, particularly related to World War I and the Titanic disaster, adding depth to the mystery.
- Q: What genre does 'Watchers of Time' belong to? A: 'Watchers of Time' is a mystery novel, part of the Inspector Ian Rutledge series, combining elements of suspense and historical fiction.