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The Daughter Of Time
A gripping historical mystery
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One of the best mysteries of all time from the much-loved crime Golden Age writer Josephine Tey
'A detective story with a very considerable difference. Ingenious, stimulating and very enjoyable' SUNDAY TIMES
'As interesting and enjoyable a book as they will meet in a month of Sundays' OBSERVER
Scotland Yard inspector Alan Grant, recovering from a broken leg, becomes fascinated with a contemporary portrait of Richard III, believed to have brutally killed his brother's children - the Princes in the Tower - to make his crown secure. But is the hunchback with such a sensitive, noble face really one of the world's most heinous villains? Or was he the victim of one of the most insidious plots in history?
'One of the best mysteries of all time' NEW YORK TIMES
'Suspense is achieved by unexpected twists and extremely competent storytelling . . . credible and convincing' SPECTATOR
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The Daughter Of Time by Josephine Tey is acclaimed for its unique approach to the mystery genre, lauded as ingenious, stimulating, and masterfully written. Reviewers have praised its clever and original plot, unexpected twists, and the excellence of Tey's character creation. Recognised as a standout work in the detective field, it offers readers an engaging and thought-provoking experience, often considered one of the greatest mysteries of all time.
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INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781529156416
Publisher: Cornerstone
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 22 September 2022
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Penguin (Cornerstone)
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 15.0mm
Width: 127.0mm
Height: 196.0mm
Weight: 162g
Pages: 224
About the Author
Josephine Tey is one of the best-known and best-loved of all crime writers. She began to write full-time after the successful publication of her first novel, The Man in the Queue (1929), which introduced Inspector Grant of Scotland Yard. In 1937 she returned to crime writing with A Shilling for Candles, but it wasn't until after the Second World War that the majority of her crime novels were published. Josephine Tey died in 1952, leaving her entire estate to the National Trust.
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