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Book SynopsisNew York Times bestselling author Charles Todd takes readers into Scotland Yard detective Ian Rutledge’s past—to his perplexing final case before the outbreak of World War I.
On a fine summer’s day in June, 1914, Ian Rutledge pays little notice to the assassination of an archduke in Sarajevo.
Trade Review"An excellent tale. As always when it comes to Charles Todd, this mother/son team of authors are in-depth, refined, and offer up a true thriller of a story." -- Suspense Magazine on A Fine Summer's Day "A very welcome addition to, and expansion of, a much-loved series." -- Booklist "The books are Charles Todd recounting the cases of Scotland Yard Inspector Ian Rutledge in the days following WWI are as quintessentially English as anything by Ruth Rendell, PD James or John Harvey...These are some of the finest historical mystery novels in print...Todd [is] in top form again." -- BookPage on A FINE SUMMER'S DAY "Readers familiar with the series can't imagine a Rutledge who doesn't hear the voice of MacLeod in his head, and this novel adds poignancy to the Rutledge we avidly follow. Grade: A" -- Cleveland Plain Dealer "A tight plot keeps readers on the edge until the stunning final pages." -- Library Journal "A Fine Summer's Day" is a high point in this evocative series that has never disappointed." -- South Florida Sun Sentinel "Pure fun for fans. " -- Charlotte Observer "A bittersweet gift to longtime readers of this wonderful series." -- Marilyn Stasio, New York Times Book Review "A FINE SUMMER'S DAY is an absolute pleasure to read and a true treat for faithful readers of this series." -- Bookreporter.com
