The Black Ascot, Charles Todd
The Black Ascot, Charles Todd
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The Black Ascot

Author: Charles Todd

Narrator: Simon Prebble

Unabridged: 10 hr 50 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: HarperAudio

Published: 02/05/2019


Synopsis

Scotland Yard’s Ian Rutledge seeks a killer who has eluded Scotland Yard for years in this next installment of the acclaimed New York Times bestselling series.

An astonishing tip from a grateful ex-convict seems implausible—but Inspector Ian Rutledge is intrigued and brings it to his superior at Scotland Yard. Alan Barrington, who has evaded capture for ten years, is the suspect in an appalling murder during Black Ascot, the famous 1910 royal horserace honoring the late King Edward VII. His disappearance began a manhunt that consumed Britain for a decade. Now it appears that Barrington has returned to England, giving the Yard a last chance to retrieve its reputation and see justice done. Rutledge is put in charge of a quiet search under cover of a routine review of a cold case. Meticulously retracing the original inquiry, Rutledge begins to know Alan Barrington well, delving into relationships and secrets that hadn’t surfaced in 1910. But is he too close to finding his man? His sanity is suddenly brought into question by a shocking turn of events. His sister Frances, Melinda Crawford, and Dr. Fleming stand by him, but there is no greater shame than shell shock. Questioning himself, he realizes that he cannot look back. The only way to save his career—much less his sanity—is to find Alan Barrington and bring him to justice. But is this elusive murderer still in England?

About Charles Todd

Charles Todd is the New York Times bestselling author of the Inspector Ian Rutledge mysteries, the Bess Crawford mysteries, and two stand-alone novels. A mother-and-son writing team, Caroline passed away in August 2021 and Charles lives in Florida.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Jennifer ~ TarHeelReader on February 27, 2019

The Black Ascot is the 21st installment in the Inspector Ian Rutledge series by beloved author duo (mother and son), Charles Todd. For a series to have this lasting power, it has to be good, and in my eyes, it’s pure gold. Not to mention, the authors also have another beloved series devoted to Bess......more

Goodreads review by Judy on November 20, 2020

This is the 21st story in the Inspector Ian Rutledge series and I've been right there for each of them. Even though I liked this story (because I'm inclined to like the work of this writing team and I especially like this main character) there were a lot of times when Rutledge "imagined" that some c......more

Goodreads review by Kathy on March 04, 2019

This is the 21st of the Rutledge books, and I have read them all. During this tale, the year turns from 1920 to 1921 and Ian is investigating a possible murder or more going back to racing event, The Black Ascot, held soon after the death of Edward VII in 1910. Again we have the Chief Superintendent......more

Goodreads review by Jessica on May 17, 2019

A true pleasure in audio. The best Charles Todd mystery yet. Rich prose, embracing story...no regrets on this one. If you're a stranger to Inspector Rutledge, please indulge yourself with The Black Ascot.......more

Goodreads review by Magdalena aka A Bookaholic Swede on February 05, 2019

The Black Ascot by Charles Todd is the 21st book in the Inspector Ian Rutledge series. I had an ecopy of this book, but most of the book did I listen to (a very enjoyable workday) and I found the audiobook version pleasurable. Although to be honest, Simon Prebble is not my favorite narrator. He has......more