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To Love and Be Wise

By Josephine Tey
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In To Love and Be Wise by Josephine Tey, Inspector Alan Grant investigates the mysterious disappearance of a handsome and charming American photographer who vanishes from a village in England. The story combines intricate character studies with a puzzling plot, as secrets and motivations unfold in an unexpected manner, creating a gripping mystery typical of Tey's craftsmanship.
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You might enjoy this book if you love classic crime mysteries with a touch of wit and sophistication. The story weaves intriguing characters and clever plot twists, keeping you guessing the identity of the culprit until the very end. Fans of traditional detective stories will find the intelligent, narrative style particularly captivating.

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Josephine Tey's page-turning classic thriller from the Golden Age of crime fiction.

'The most interesting of the great female writers of the Golden Age. This disarmingly low-key tale of a mysterious disappearance is the perfect introduction to her world' - VAL MCDERMID

'The definition of a classic, a real cut above. It hasn't aged a day' - JOSEPH KNOX

When Hollywood-star photographer Leslie Searle disappears from a remote English village, gifted inspector Alan Grant is called in to investigate. But what would bring such a successful individual to the village? And was his vanishing his own doing, or did something eerie occur at the hands of an unsuspected culprit?

'Will leave you desperate to re-read' - SARAH HILARY

'Worth reading for its ingenious denouement' - TIMES LITERARY SUPPLEMENT

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To Love and Be Wise by Josephine Tey has been praised for its intriguing narrative and clever mystery, making it a standout in crime and thriller literature. Critics highlight its timeless appeal, sophisticated characterisation, and engaging plot twists. It is celebrated for its elegant writing style and remains a highly recommended read for aficionados of classic crime stories.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781529156430

Publisher: Cornerstone

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 22 September 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin (Cornerstone)

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 17.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 193g

Pages: 272

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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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