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JOSEPHINE TEY - Ultimate Mystery Collection (eBook)

Inspector Alan Grant Novels & Other Detective Tales: The Daughter of Time, The Franchise Affair…

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2023
1524 Seiten
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859-654771739-3 (EAN)

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Josephine Tey's 'Ultimate Mystery Collection' is a literary treasure trove for fans of the mystery genre. This collection features Tey's most famous works, including 'The Daughter of Time' and 'Brat Farrar', known for their intricate plots, well-developed characters, and clever twists. Tey's writing style is characterized by a meticulous attention to detail and a knack for building suspense, keeping readers engaged until the very last page. Set against the backdrop of post-war Britain, Tey's novels provide a fascinating look at the social and cultural landscapes of the time. Josephine Tey, a pseudonym for Elizabeth Mackintosh, was a Scottish author and playwright known for her exceptional storytelling skills and unique approach to the mystery genre. Tey's background in theater and her keen observation of human behavior greatly influenced her writing, allowing her to create compelling narratives that continue to captivate readers today. I highly recommend Josephine Tey's 'Ultimate Mystery Collection' to anyone who enjoys a well-crafted mystery novel. With its gripping plots, intriguing characters, and expert storytelling, this collection is a must-read for fans of the genre and anyone looking for a compelling literary escape.

Josephine Tey (1896 – 1952), born Elizabeth MacKintosh, was a Scottish author renowned for her contributions to the mystery and crime fiction genres. Tey's literary oeuvre is celebrated for its psychological depth, detailed character development, and evocative sense of time and place. She is perhaps best known for 'The Daughter of Time,' a novel that challenged the historical perception of Richard III. Other notable works include 'The Franchise Affair' and 'Brat Farrar,' which further exemplify her skill in crafting intriguing narratives that often subvert genre expectations. Tey was a master of weaving her theatrical insights—garnered from her secondary pseudonym as playwright Gordon Daviot—into her richly textured novels. Although she maintained a relatively low public profile during her lifetime, Tey's legacy has endured through the 'Ultimate Mystery Collection,' ensuring her place in the pantheon of classic crime writers. Her work is distinguished by a unique blend of literary finesse and suspenseful storytelling, providing readers with an experience that is both intellectually stimulating and captivatingly entertaining. Tey's influence on the development of crime fiction is still evident today, with many contemporary authors citing her as an inspiration for their own psychological thrillers and detective stories.

Erscheint lt. Verlag 10.11.2023
Verlagsort Prague
Sprache englisch
Themenwelt Literatur Krimi / Thriller / Horror Historische Kriminalromane
Literatur Krimi / Thriller / Horror Krimi / Thriller
Schlagworte 20th century mystery writers • Agatha Christie • An Equal Justice • Authentic Dialogue • British detective novels • Broken Glass • Classic Crime • classic crime fiction • Complex Narratives • Dead Center • Detective Fiction • female mystery authors • Golden Age • Golden Age Mysteries • Historical Dimension • historical mystery fiction • human psychology • Inspector Alan Grant • Inspector Alan Grant series • John le Carré • literary crime collections • mystery anthology • police procedural • scottish author • Sherlock Holmes • The Echo Killing • The Night Fire • When We Believed in Mermaids • whodunit novels • W is for Wasted
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