A review by nonna7
An Unmarked Grave by Charles Todd

5.0

The mother/son team that calls itself Charles Todd continues to surprise and please their readers. This is the fourth in the Bess Crawford series which features a young woman from a privileged army background (her father is a retired major who is still active in special projects with the war office). It is 1918, the Americans seem to have made a difference, but the war still goes on. In addition, the vicious 1918 flu has struck hard. During this period, an extra body shows up where it shouldn't be. Private Wilson, an older man who is known for his dedication to his work, tells Bess that he is concerned and isn't sure what to do. Before she can help, she is struck down by the flu and nearly dies. She recovers slowly at her parents' home. By that time, she is unsure if what she remembers is a dream or reality. However, after talking to her father and to Simon, his former Sgt Major, who is now his aide and lives on a cottage on their property, it seems that there is more than meets the eye. Soon others die as they search for the man with the cold blue eyes. This book takes the reader down a number of false paths. Plus, the imagery of the war, of French homes in ruins, of the sick and the dying is unforgettable. This is another fine addition to a fine series.