A Hanging at Dawn

A Bess Crawford Short Story

De: Charles Todd

Narrado por: Rosalyn Landor

“Bess is among the most compassionate and intelligent characters.” (The Sun-Sentinel)

From the New York Times best-selling 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.

©2020 Charles Todd (P)2020 HarperCollins Publishers

Interesting audiobook.

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.

Very engaging story!

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

Fonally, a back story

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

Good

Good. My only issue is that, while the reader is very good, she has too much of a stiff upper lip, a bit pompous.
She should relax a little and carry-on.

great book

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

Bess Crawford, Charles Todd does it again!

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

Simon’s story

For years, I have read Charles Todd’s series featuring Bess Crawford and always wondered about Simon’s background. Charles Todd, in this short story, or a prequel, tells us how Simon came to be in the army and the aid to Bess Crawford’s father. The short story and the explanation are both very satisfying. I.

Wow!

Wow! What a great book! I’ve enjoyed 4 of the Bess Crawford books by Charles Todd and will continue with the series. A Hanging at Dawn sheds some light on her childhood and family history. A stand alone novel for sure if you haven’t read any of the others in the series.

Backstory

I have been wanting to know Simon's backstory for so so very long. Thank you.

Love a good backstory!

This is a marvelous work that let's us take a peek behind the Bess Crawford mysteries. great little story, wonderful narration, all wrapped up in a nice little package. Well done.