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Name: Wings of fire
Author: Charles Todd

Three members of the same family die under mysterious circumstances in rural Cornwall. Among them is Olivia, a reclusive poet whose work helped keep war veteran Ian Rutledge sane during the trenches of France. Though no foul play is apparent, a concerned relative believes the deaths are murders and persuades Scotland Yard to dispatch an inspector. Rutledge’s professional rival, Bowles, sees the case as an opportunity to remove the shell‑shocked veteran from London, where a series of Ripper‑style killings threatens public safety and offers notoriety to the detective who solves them. Accompanying the inspector is Hamish, a young Scot whom Rutledge was forced to execute on the battlefield; Hamish’s voice haunts Rutledge, compelling him to confront painful truths as the investigation unfolds.

First publish date: 1998

Genre: Mystery & Detective/Historical Mystery

Authors: Charles Todd

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