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The Franchise Affair
Their country house will soon play host to a nightmare…
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A classic mystery from the Golden Age of detective fiction
'An ingenious book' — Sarah Waters, Guardian
The Franchise is a beautiful country home. It's about to play host to a nightmare.
Marion Sharpe and her mother seem an unlikely duo to be found on the wrong side of the law. Quiet and ordinary, they have led a peaceful and unremarkable life at their country home, The Franchise. Unremarkable, that is, until the police turn up with a demure young woman on their doorstep. Not only does Betty Kane accuse them of kidnap and abuse, but she can also back up her claim with a detailed description of the attic room in which she was kept, right down to the crack in its round window.
But there's something about Betty Kane's story that doesn't quite add up. Inspector Alan Grant of Scotland Yard is stumped. And it takes Robert Blair, local solicitor turned amateur detective, to solve the mystery that lies at the heart of The Franchise Affair...
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The Franchise Affair by Josephine Tey is widely praised for its ingenious plot and the expertly established mystery. Reviews highlight the impeccable construction of the case, with suspense maintained through unexpected twists and credible storytelling. Renowned for its stimulating and enjoyable narrative, the book is regarded as a classic, showcasing Tey's exceptional style and skill in character creation.
Book Details
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ISBN: 9781529156423
Publisher: Cornerstone
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 22 September 2022
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Penguin (Cornerstone)
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 21.0mm
Width: 129.0mm
Height: 198.0mm
Weight: 245g
Pages: 352
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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