A Fine Summer's Day

In "The Long Shadow," New York Times bestselling author Charles Todd delves into Scotland Yard detective Ian Rutledge's past as he navigates his final case before World War I. Set in June 1914, Rutledge grapples with personal decisions, including proposing to the woman he loves amidst doubts from those around him. Concurrently, he becomes embroiled in a series of seemingly unrelated murders following a tragic death, all while the looming prospect of war casts a shadow over England. As Rutledge races against time, he must confront profound choices between love, duty, and honor in a rapidly changing world.