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Charles Todd
Charles Todd is the author behind the popular "A Study in Sherlock" series, offering fresh takes on the classic detective. If you enjoy clever mysteries with a familiar feel, you'll want to check out his work.
The red door
Synopsis
In post-World War I England, Scotland Yard detective Ian Rutledge investigates the brutal bludgeoning death of a Lancashire woman and the murder of a man who never returned from the Great War. He faces a formidable wall of silence from the community as he works to bring a ruthless killer to justice. Rutledge must navigate the lingering shadows of war and a community's secrets to uncover the truth.
Genres
Characters
Ian RutledgeProtagonist
Frequently asked questions
Does The Red Door need to be read in series order?
This book is the twelfth installment in the Inspector Ian Rutledge series. While each novel presents a self-contained mystery, reading them in order allows for a deeper understanding of Rutledge's ongoing character development and the lingering psychological impact of his wartime experiences.
How does The Red Door compare to Charles Todd's other series?
The Red Door, like other books in the Ian Rutledge series, focuses on a male protagonist grappling with the psychological scars of World War I, often featuring a more introspective and somber tone. This contrasts with the Bess Crawford series, which features a female nurse protagonist and often explores different facets of the wartime and post-war periods.