Josephine Tey’s Inspector Grant novels are pillars of detective fiction—her name is on the short list of greats next to Raymond Chandler and Arthur Conan Doyle. This collection features all five stories starring the inspector, including The Daughter of Time, which was ranked at number one on the UK Crime Writers’ Association’s list of The Top 100 Crime Novels of All Time. It also features The Franchise Affair, which features the inspect as a supporting character. Penguin Random House Canada is proud to bring you classic works of literature in e-book form, with the highest quality production values. Find more today and rediscover books you never knew you loved.
The Complete Inspector Grant includes all five of the Inspector Alan Grant Mysteries by Josephine Tey. Josephine Tey - Inspector Alan Grant Mysteries: The Man in the Queue, A Shilling for Candles, To Love and Be Wise, The Daughter of Time, The Singing Sands. Alan Grant, is clever but very ordinary in many ways, save his dogged determination to find the truth. He is kind and fair and worries about whether he has found the right solutions, persevering when others think it is pointless. He uses his position to ensure that justice prevails, often against the odds.
The Complete Inspector Grant includes all five of the Inspector Alan Grant Mysteries by Josephine Tey. Josephine Tey - Inspector Alan Grant Mysteries: The Man in the Queue, A Shilling for Candles, To Love and Be Wise, The Daughter of Time, The Singing Sands. Alan Grant, is clever but very ordinary in many ways, save his dogged determination to find the truth. He is kind and fair and worries about whether he has found the right solutions, persevering when others think it is pointless. He uses his position to ensure that justice prevails, often against the odds.
Josephine Tey’s Inspector Grant novels are pillars of detective fiction—her name is on the short list of greats next to Raymond Chandler and Arthur Conan Doyle. This collection features all five stories starring the inspector, including The Daughter of Time, which was ranked at number one on the UK Crime Writers’ Association’s list of The Top 100 Crime Novels of All Time. It also features The Franchise Affair, which features the inspect as a supporting character. Penguin Random House Canada is proud to bring you classic works of literature in e-book form, with the highest quality production values. Find more today and rediscover books you never knew you loved.
Inspector Alan Grant is a Scotland Yard detective who relies on his instincts and often goes against the evidence if his gut feeling says so. He is thorough and systematic in his investigations and always pulls through. Contents: "The Man in the Queue" (or Killer in the Crowd) – Inspector Grant investigates a murder of a man who was stabbed in the ticket line in front of theatre. There are numerous witnesses, but nobody saw anything. "A Shilling for Candles" – Inspector Grant investigates a drowning of a young actress which first seems like an accident, but as investigation moves forward, Grant's clues spell murder. "The Franchise Affair" – Inspector Grant prosecutes two women accused for kidnapping young girl starving her, beating her and forcing her to work domestic chores. "To Love and Be Wise" – Inspector Grant investigates disappearance of a young and desirable photographer who had many female admirers, but also many jealous competitors. "The Daughter of Time" – Inspector Grant is in hospital with a broken leg. With the help of friends, patients and medical staff Grant researches King Richard III, his life and conduct, and investigates his alleged crimes. "The Singing Sands" – Inspector Grant takes a sick leave from Scotland Yard and plans a quiet holiday in Scotland. Traveling by a train, Grant discovers a dead man and a cryptic message which turns his sick leave to a full time work and a perilous adventure.
Josephine Tey's Inspector Alan Grant Mysteries - Complete Series is a collection of classic detective novels featuring the sharp-witted Inspector Alan Grant. Tey's writing style is characterized by its attention to detail, clever plot twists, and well-developed characters. Set in post-World War II England, these mysteries provide readers with a glimpse into the social and cultural milieu of the time, making them both entertaining and informative reads. Tey's ability to create intricate puzzles and engaging narratives sets her apart as a master of the mystery genre. Each book in the series offers a unique and captivating story, perfect for fans of classic whodunits and historical fiction. With its timeless appeal, this collection is a must-read for lovers of detective fiction and literary enthusiasts alike.
The Scottish novelist and playwright Josephine Tey, pseudonym of Elizabeth Mackintosh, wrote popular detective novels praised for their warm and engaging style. They feature the indefatigable Inspector Grant, whose cases often involve the darker side of humanity, as Tey’s works fashioned a bridge between the Golden Age of Detective Fiction and contemporary crime novels. Her masterpiece ‘The Daughter of Time’ sees Grant investigating the role of Richard III of England in the death of the Princes in the Tower. It went on to win the prestigious distinction of being the greatest crime novel of all time, as judged by the Crime Writers' Association, even eclipsing the works of Doyle, Sayers, Chandler and Christie. For the first time in publishing history, this eBook presents Tey’s complete fictional works, with numerous illustrations, rare texts, informative introductions and the usual Delphi bonus material. (Version 1) * Beautifully illustrated with images relating to Tey’s life and works * Concise introductions to the major texts * All 11 novels, with individual contents tables * Images of how the books were first published, giving your eReader a taste of the original texts * Rare newspaper sketches appearing for the first time in digital publishing, representing Tey’s first printed works * Excellent formatting of the texts * 18 plays, including the seminal drama ‘Richard of Bordeaux’ * Rare plays never digitised before * Includes Tey’s rare non-fiction book ‘Claverhouse’ – available in no other collection * Ordering of texts into chronological order and genres Please visit www.delphiclassics.com to browse through our range of exciting titles CONTENTS: The Inspector Alan Grant Books The Man in the Queue (1929) A Shilling for Candles (1936) The Franchise Affair (1948) To Love and Be Wise (1950) The Daughter of Time (1951) The Singing Sands (1952) Other Novels Kif (1929) The Expensive Halo (1931) Miss Pym Disposes (1946) Brat Farrar (1949) The Privateer (1952) The Sketches Sketches from ‘The Westminster Gazette’ The Plays Richard of Bordeaux (1932) The Laughing Woman (1934) Queen of Scots (1934) Cornelia (1946) The Little Dry Thorn (1946) Leith Sands and Other Short Plays (1946) Valerius (1948) Dickon (1953) The Pomp of Mr. Pomfret (1954) Patria (1954) The Balwhinnie Bomb (1954) The Pen of My Aunt (1954) The Princess who Liked Cherry Pie (1954) Lady Charing is Cross (1954) Sweet Coz (1954) Reckoning (1954) Barnharrow (1954) The Staff-Room (1954) The Non-Fiction Claverhouse (1937) Please visit www.delphiclassics.com to browse through our range of exciting titles or to purchase this eBook as a Parts Edition of individual eBooks
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