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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, she can 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...

At Scotland Yard, Inspector Grant has a reputation for being able to pick them at sight. Now he is in hospital, knowing that no amount of good behaviour is going to make this anything less than an extended stay. Yet his professional curiosity is soon aroused. In a portrait of Richard III, the hunchbacked monster of nursery stories and history books, he finds a face that refuses to fit its reputation. But how, after four hundred years, can a bedridden policeman uncover the truth about the murder of the Princes in the Tower?

Nessun comportamento umano e inspiegabile Alan Grant.Lispettore Grant non possiede nessuna delle caratteristiche di moda durante lepoca doro dei romanzi gialli. Niente lunghi baffi impomatati, nessun monocolo, nessun cappello da cacciatore e niente pipa. È alto un metro e ottanta, e magro, elegante, gli abiti gli donano molto ma non e un manichino. Ha piccoli baffi alla Ronald Colman, un attore famoso negli anni Venti. Molti gli fanno notare che non sembra un ispettore di Scotland Yard e che assomiglia di piu a un militare in abiti civili. Ha un sorriso che fa si che i suoi subordinati lavorino fino allo stremo per lui. È ostinato, diligente, pronto ad ammettere di aver sbagliato e a ricominciare da capo.Josephine Tey abbandona il classico cliche del detective impavido e sicuro di se a favore di un personaggio che mostra la sua vulnerabilita. Grant non e perfetto, come dimostrano i suoi attacchi di panico, ed ha una vocina nella testa che mette in dubbio ogni sua decisione. Egli appare piu umano di molti altri detective ed e, per questo, piu affascinante.La raccolta comprende sei romanzi: "Luomo in coda", "Uno scellino per le candele", "Una questione di giustizia", "Amare ed essere saggi", "La figlia del tempo" e "Sabbie canore".

In the packed queue for a popular West End Theatre in 1920s London, the crowd surges forward as the doors open at last... But as they do so, one of their number falls to the ground - a man, stabbed in the back with a stiletto while people jostled for position in the throng. There is nothing in the mans clothes or wallet to identify him, and nothing in his pockets but a revolver... Who is he and who killed him before melting away unseen into the night?Inspector Alan Grant investigates, and soon is engaged in a breathless manhunt that will lead him from London all the way to the Scottish highlands and back, before the mystery is finally resolved in a way that not even he can anticipate.

Who really killed the princes in the tower?Was Richard III truly the ogre of legend and Shakespeares play. - a wicked uncle who murdered his nephews to steal the crown of England?Inspector Alan Grant is not so sure. Laid up in hospital with a broken leg, he becomes obsessed with unravelling this most enduring of historical mysteries. As he investigates with the help of an enthusiastic young American scholar, he unearths long-buried intrigues and comes to a startling conclusion.

The Complete Sherlock Holmes and Alan Grant Collection brings together two of the greatest crime writers of the 20th century and their most iconic characters. All 9 of Arthur Conan Doyles Sherlock Holmes books are here - including 4 novels and 5 short story collections - and all 6 of the Inspector Alan Grant novels from Josephine Tey.Sherlock Holmes- A Study in Scarlet- The Sign of Four- The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes- The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes- The Hound of the Baskervilles- The Return of Sherlock Holmes- The Valley of Fear- His Last Bow- The Case Book of Sherlock HolmesInspector Alan Grant- The Man in the Queue- A Shilling for Candles- The Franchise Affair- To Love and Be Wise- The Daughter of Time- The Singing SandsThis audiobook is fully indexed. Once downloaded, each book and chapter will be listed so you can easily navigate to the individual section.

The Detective Novels Collection is a stunning collection of 8 classic detective novels and stories, read by three award-winning narrators. Included here are stories by some of the greatest crime writers in history, including Arthur Conan Doyle; AA Milne; Edgar Allan Poe; Josephine Tey; and Freeman Wills Crofts.- The Hound of the Baskervilles, by Arthur Conan Doyle- A Study in Scarlet, by Arthur Conan Doyle- The Red House Mystery, by AA Milne- The Murders in the Rue Morgue, by Edgar Allan Poe- The Mystery of Marie Roget, by Edgar Allan Poe- The Man in the Queue, by Josephine Tey- A Shilling for Candles, by Josephine Tey- The Cask, by Freeman Wills CroftsThis audiobook is fully indexed. Once downloaded, each book and chapter will be listed so you can easily navigate to the individual section.

From gripping psychological suspense to classic whodunnit, this captivating collection of golden age detective fiction by Josephine Tey comprises unabridged recordings of the authors major novels, eight elegantly woven mysteries that showcase her masterful ability to create richly layered narratives that combine sharp wit with profound psychological insight.The novels included here are:The Man in the Queue: When an unknown, unidentifiable man is killed in a queue outside a London theatre, Inspector Alan Grant is called in to unravel the mystery. His search for the identities of both victim and murderer lead to the discovery of a tangled web of suspects and secrets and culminates in a breathless manhunt leading from London all the way to the Scottish highlands and back.A Shilling for Candles: When the body of a young woman is washed up on a beach in Kent, shes believed to have accidentally drowned. But the presence of a button in her hair and signs of a struggle on her hands lead Inspector Alan Grant to believe she may have been murdered.The Franchise Affair: In a quiet English village, Marion Sharpe and her mother, two seemingly ordinary women, find their lives upturned when a young girl accuses them of kidnapping and abuse. When even Inspector Alan Grant is baffled, the women enlist savvy barrister Robert Blair to help clear their names.To Love and Be Wise: Grant investigates the baffling disappearance of a charismatic American photographer from a picturesque English villageand uncovers a web of secrets, lies, petty jealousies and hidden motives.The Daughter of Time: In Teys most enduringly popular story, a bed-ridden Alan Grant attempts to solve a five-hundred-year-old mystery was Richard III really responsible for the deaths of his nephews, the Princes in the Tower?The Singing Sands: Inspector Alan Grant, suffering from stress and anxiety, takes leave from Scotland Yard and plans a tranquil holiday in the Scottish Highlands. But after stumbling over the body of a young man on the train and finding a cryptic poem scribbled in the margins of a newspaper, he finds himself drawn into an unofficial investigation. Who wrote the poem and what does it mean? Who was the passenger? And was his death accidentalor was it murder?Miss Pym Disposes: Former teacher and best selling psychologist Lucy Pym is thrilled at the invitation to lecture at the prestigious Leys College for young women. However, a tragic accident in the gymnasium reveals a darker side to the school, and Miss Pym finds she must draw on her psychological expertise to trace who, of all these wholesome girls, has violence on the mind.Brat Farrar: A stranger named Brat Farrar arrives at the Ashby estate claiming to be Patrick Ashbythe long-lost heir who vanished years earlier and was presumed dead. Carefully coached in Patricks history and mannerisms, Brat seems poised to pull off the perfect impersonation and claim the family fortune, but as he becomes entangled in the lives of the Ashbys, old secrets begin to surface, threatening not only his plan but his life.Josephine Tey (1896-1952) was a renowned author and one of the most celebrated figures in detective fiction. Tey initially pursued a career in theatre, writing plays before shifting her focus to novels, and her writing is characterised by psychological depth, strong character development, and a subversion of traditional crime fiction norms. Her most notable works include T...

Book #4 in the Inspector Alan Grant series."The fun had been so bland, so lightly handled, that its essential quality, its ruthlessness, had not been apparent."To Love and Be Wise finds Inspector Alan Grant investigating the baffling disappearance of a charismatic American photographer.Set in a picturesque English village that has become a haven for artists and writers, the enigmatic and handsome Leslie Searle is staying at the home of a well-known author when he suddenly vanishes without a trace. Grant is called in to solve the mystery, and as his investigation proceeds, he uncovers a web of secrets, jealousies, and hidden motives among the villages bohemian residents that reveal the darker side of the allure of fame and ambition.Full of Teys masterful storytelling and sharp character insights, the novel has been praised for its subtle wit, cleverly constructed plot and cunning twists, which all combine to make To Love and Be Wise a thrilling mystery that keeps listeners guessing until the very end.Josephine Tey (1896-1952) was a renowned author and one of the most celebrated figures in detective fiction. Tey initially pursued a career in theatre, writing plays before shifting her focus to novels, and her writing is characterised by psychological depth, strong character development, and a subversion of traditional crime fiction norms. Her most notable works include The Daughter of Time, Brat Farrar, and The Franchise Affair, and despite her relatively small output, her influence is significant, inspiring future generations of mystery writers.In 2015, Val McDermid argued that Tey "cracked open the door" for later writers such as Patricia Highsmith and Ruth Rendell to explore the darker side of humanity, creating a bridge between the Golden Age of Detective Fiction and contemporary crime novels.

"People are always more than they seem, even to themselves."Former French teacher Miss Lucy Pym has become something of a celebrity following the publication of her book on psychology, and eagerly accepts an invitation to lecture at Leys College for young women college from an old friend who is now headmistress there.She only expected to be there for one night, but when one of the students dies under mysterious circumstances, Lucy must use her psychological expertise to uncover the truth about what happenedand soon discovers hidden tensions and rivalries among the students and staff that reveal the web of intrigue and secrets that lie beneath the colleges façade of calm efficiency.In Miss Pym Disposes, Josephine Tey weaves together themes of academic life, ethical dilemmas and human psychology to create a captivating blend of psychological insight and thrilling mystery that raises questions about how far a person might be willing to go to achieve their goals.Josephine Tey (1896-1952) was a renowned author and one of the most celebrated figures in detective fiction. Tey initially pursued a career in theatre, writing plays before shifting her focus to novels, and her writing is characterised by psychological depth, strong character development, and a subversion of traditional crime fiction norms. Her most notable works include The Daughter of Time, Brat Farrar, and The Franchise Affair, and despite her relatively small output, her influence is significant, inspiring future generations of mystery writers.In 2015, Val McDermid argued that Tey "cracked open the door" for later writers such as Patricia Highsmith and Ruth Rendell to explore the darker side of humanity, creating a bridge between the Golden Age of Detective Fiction and contemporary crime novels.

Book #5 in the Inspector Alan Grant series."Truth is not always the same as the majority opinion."The Daughter of Time, the fifth book in Josephine Teys series of mid-twentieth century detective novels featuring Inspector Alan Grant, remains the authors most popular mystery and is widely regarded as a significant work within the genre, for both its innovative approach and the themes it explores.Richard III reigned for only two years, and for centuries has been vilified as the hunch-backed murderer of his nephews, the Princes in the Tower. Inspector Alan Grant of Scotland Yard, recuperating from a broken leg, becomes fascinated with a contemporary portrait of Richard that bears no resemblance to the Wicked Uncle of history. Could such a sensitive, noble face actually belong to one of the worlds most heinous villains or was he the victim of one of the most insidious plots in history?Set against the backdrop of historical events and infused with psychological insight, The Daughter of Time explores the way history is constructed and how certain version of events come to be widely accepted as truth, even when theres no evidence or logical plausibility to support it. Josephine Teys masterful blend of mystery and intellectual inquiry invites a reconsideration of the legends of the pastproving that sometimes, the real mysteries lie not in the crime itself, but in the stories we tell about it.Josephine Tey (1896-1952) was a renowned author and one of the most celebrated figures in detective fiction. Tey initially pursued a career in theatre, writing plays before shifting her focus to novels, and her writing is characterised by psychological depth, strong character development, and a subversion of traditional crime fiction norms. Her most notable works include The Daughter of Time, Brat Farrar, and The Franchise Affair, and despite her relatively small output, her influence is significant, inspiring future generations of mystery writers.In 2015, Val McDermid argued that Tey "cracked open the door" for later writers such as Patricia Highsmith and Ruth Rendell to explore the darker side of humanity, creating a bridge between the Golden Age of Detective Fiction and contemporary crime novels.

Book #1 in the Inspector Alan Grant series."To err is human, but to find the truth is an art."The Man in the Queue is the first book in Josephine Teys series of detective novels featuring Inspector Alan Grant of Scotland Yard.In 1920s London, the packed queue for the citys most popular musical comedy is growing impatient. When the theatre doors open at last and the crowd surges forward, a man falls to the ground, stabbed with a small silver blade. The dead man carries no identification and none of those near him in the queue noticed him until he collapsed, nor did they appear to have any motive for killing him.Inspector Alan Grant is called in to unravel the mystery, and as he delves deeper into the identity of the victim, he uncovers a tangled web of suspects and secrets, and his investigation culminates in a breathless manhunt leading from London all the way to the Scottish highlands and back, before at last a truth is revealed that shocks even the canny detective himself.Josephine Tey (1896-1952) was a renowned author and one of the most celebrated figures in detective fiction. Tey initially pursued a career in theatre, writing plays before shifting her focus to novels, and her writing is characterised by psychological depth, strong character development, and a subversion of traditional crime fiction norms. Her most notable works include The Daughter of Time, Brat Farrar, and The Franchise Affair, and despite her relatively small output, her influence is significant, inspiring future generations of mystery writers.In 2015, Val McDermid argued that Tey "cracked open the door" for later writers such as Patricia Highsmith and Ruth Rendell to explore the darker side of humanity, creating a bridge between the Golden Age of Detective Fiction and contemporary crime novels

In this classic mystery by Josephine Tey, a stranger named Brat Farrar arrives at the Ashby estate claiming to be Patrick Ashbythe long-lost heir who vanished years earlier and was presumed dead. Carefully coached in Patricks history and mannerisms, Brat seems poised to pull off the perfect impersonation and claim the family fortune, but as he becomes entangled in the lives of the Ashbys, old secrets begin to surface, threatening not only his plan but his life.Set in post-war England, Brat Farrar is a gripping tale of deception and suspense that explores themes of identity, inheritance... and the haunting power of secrets.Josephine Tey (1896-1952) was a renowned author and one of the most celebrated figures in detective fiction. Tey initially pursued a career in theatre, writing plays before shifting her focus to novels, and her writing is characterised by psychological depth, strong character development, and a subversion of traditional crime fiction norms. Her most notable works include The Daughter of Time, Brat Farrar, and The Franchise Affair, and despite her relatively small output, her influence is significant, inspiring future generations of mystery writers.In 2015, Val McDermid argued that Tey "cracked open the door" for later writers such as Patricia Highsmith and Ruth Rendell to explore the darker side of humanity, creating a bridge between the Golden Age of Detective Fiction and contemporary crime novels.

Book #3 in the Inspector Alan Grant series."You must be careful what you say, especially in this world of ours, where you can be found guilty even before being tried."In a quiet English village, Marion Sharpe and her mother, two seemingly ordinary women, find their lives upturned when a young girl named Betty Kane accuses them of kidnapping and abuse. As the allegations escalate, the women become embroiled in a sensational legal battle that captures the attention of the public and the media.When even Inspector Alan Grant is baffled, Marion enlists the help of savvy barrister Robert Blair to clear their names. Together, they confront the disturbing truths lurking beneath the surface of their community and navigate the complicated the complicated landscape of perception and reality. As they uncover more details of Bettys life, the question remains: is Betty genuinely a victim, or is there more to her story?A taut narrative filled with suspense and revelations, The Franchise Affair also serves as a commentary on the societal tensions of post-war England, featuring a diverse cast of characters who illustrate the social climate of the time, and takes a very relevant look at the way media sensationalism often overshadows truth in the public arena.Josephine Tey (1896-1952) was a renowned author and one of the most celebrated figures in detective fiction. Tey initially pursued a career in theatre, writing plays before shifting her focus to novels, and her writing is characterised by psychological depth, strong character development, and a subversion of traditional crime fiction norms. Her most notable works include The Daughter of Time, Brat Farrar, and The Franchise Affair, and despite her relatively small output, her influence is significant, inspiring future generations of mystery writers.In 2015, Val McDermid argued that Tey "cracked open the door" for later writers such as Patricia Highsmith and Ruth Rendell to explore the darker side of humanity, creating a bridge between the Golden Age of Detective Fiction and contemporary crime novels

Inspector Alan Grant: The Full Collection includes unabridged recordings of all 6 of the novels in the Inspector Alan Grant series from renowned author of detective fiction, Josephine Tey.The novels included here are:The Man in the Queue: When an unknown, unidentifiable man is killed in a queue outside a London theatre, Inspector Alan Grant is called in to unravel the mystery. His search for the identities of both victim and murderer lead to the discovery of a tangled web of suspects and secrets and culminates in a breathless manhunt leading from London all the way to the Scottish highlands and back.A Shilling for Candles: When the body of a young woman is washed up on a beach in Kent, shes believed to have accidentally drowned. But the presence of a button in her hair and signs of a struggle on her hands lead Inspector Alan Grant to believe she may have been murdered.The Franchise Affair: In a quiet English village, Marion Sharpe and her mother, two seemingly ordinary women, find their lives upturned when a young girl accuses them of kidnapping and abuse. When even Inspector Alan Grant is baffled, the women enlist savvy barrister Robert Blair to help clear their names.To Love and Be Wise: Grant investigates the baffling disappearance of a charismatic American photographer from a picturesque English villageand uncovers a web of secrets, lies, petty jealousies and hidden motives.The Daughter of Time: In Teys most enduringly popular story, a bed-ridden Alan Grant attempts to solve a five-hundred-year-old mystery was Richard III really responsible for the deaths, the Princes in the Tower?The Singing Sands: Inspector Alan Grant, suffering from stress and anxiety, takes leave from Scotland Yard and plans a tranquil holiday in the Scottish Highlands. But after stumbling over the body of a young man on the train and finding a cryptic poem scribbled in the margins of a newspaper, he finds himself drawn into an unofficial investigation. Who wrote the poem and what does it mean? Who was the passenger? And was his death accidentalor was it murder?Josephine Tey (1896-1952) was a renowned author and one of the most celebrated figures in detective fiction. Tey initially pursued a career in theatre, writing plays before shifting her focus to novels, and her writing is characterised by psychological depth, strong character development, and a subversion of traditional crime fiction norms. Her most notable works include The Daughter of Time, Brat Farrar, and The Franchise Affair, and despite her relatively small output, her influence is significant, inspiring future generations of mystery writers.In 2015, Val McDermid argued that Tey "cracked open the door" for later writers such as Patricia Highsmith and Ruth Rendell to explore the darker side of humanity, creating a bridge between the Golden Age of Detective Fiction and contemporary crime novels.This audiobook is fully indexed. Once downloaded, each book and chapter will be listed so you can easily navigate to the individual section.

De baja por fatiga mental, nuestro elegante inspector Alan Grant, de Scotland Yard, viaja rumbo a Escocia para disfrutar de unas fugaces vacaciones en la granja de su prima Laura. Sus planes no van mas alla de pescar en compañia de su primo pequeño Pat, experto en cebos monstruosos, tomarse la obligada copita de antes de cenar con Laura y su marido Tommy o esquivar con disimulo a las variopintas candidatas solteras que su prima acostumbra a hacer desfilar ante el. Sin embargo, en el tren nocturno que lo conduce a su retiro, un hombre aparece muerto en un vagon. Tentado por las enigmaticas lineas de un poema garabateadas por el difunto en un periodico, Grant no duda en zambullirse en este inesperado caso, cuyo rastro lo conducira hasta las remotas Hebridas Exteriores y mas alla de los confines de la gris Britania. No hay medico ni nervios que puedan frenar el instinto policial de este afable y certero inspector.

Book #2 in the Inspector Alan Grant series."It was all wrong that someone so young should be lying there when all the world was waking up to a brilliant day; when so much of life lay in front of her."Published in 1936, A Shilling for Candles is the second book in Josephine Teys series of detective novels featuring Inspector Alan Grant.When the body of a young woman is washed up on a beach in Kent, shes believed to have accidentally drowned. But the presence of a button in her hair and signs of a struggle on her hands lead Inspector Alan Grant to believe she may have been murdered.As Grant investigates, potential suspects in the death of screen star Christine Clay stack up at a rapid pace and he must untangle a web of secrets, fame and deception in the glittering world of celebrity.Josephine Tey (1896-1952) was a renowned author and one of the most celebrated figures in detective fiction. Tey initially pursued a career in theatre, writing plays before shifting her focus to novels, and her writing is characterized by psychological depth, strong character development, and a subversion of traditional crime fiction norms. Her most notable works include The Daughter of Time, Brat Farrar, and The Franchise Affair, and despite her relatively small output, her influence is significant, inspiring future generations of mystery writers.In 2015, Val McDermid argued that Tey "cracked open the door" for later writers such as Patricia Highsmith and Ruth Rendell to explore the darker side of humanity, creating a bridge between the Golden Age of Detective Fiction and contemporary crime novels.

Book #6 in the Inspector Alan Grant series."The mind can play tricks, you know, when its weary."Published posthumously in 1952, The Singing Sands is the last of Josephine Teys mystery novels featuring Inspector Alan Grant.Inspector Alan Grant, suffering from stress and anxiety, takes leave from Scotland Yard and heads for the peaceful home of an old friend who lives in the Scottish Highlands. As the night train pulls into Inverness, Grant literally stumbles upon the body of a young man in a train compartment that reeks of whisky but after informing the steward that the man is dead, he leaves, determined not to allow anything to interfere with his plans for a complete rest.But he absent-mindedly carries a newspaper away from the scene with him, a newspaper with a cryptic poem scribbled in the margin: The beasts that talk, The streams that stand, The stones that walk The singing sand.. . That guard the way To Paradise. Thoroughly intrigued by the poem, and unable to shake the memory of the dead passenger, Grant finds his break turning into a Busmans Holidaybut what begins as a leisurely pastime eventually turns into a full-blown investigation that leads Grant to discover not only the key to the poem and the murder, but to reflect on his own state of mind as he begins to recover from his emotional turmoil.With its themes of mental health, the search for clarity amid chaos, and the conflict between despair and duty, The Singing Sands is a unique blend of mystery novel and reflective character study... and is a fitting farewell to the much-loved character of Inspector Alan Grant.Josephine Tey (1896-1952) was a renowned author and one of the most celebrated figures in detective fiction. Tey initially pursued a career in theatre, writing plays before shifting her focus to novels, and her writing is characterised by psychological depth, strong character development, and a subversion of traditional crime fiction norms. Her most notable works include The Daughter of Time, Brat Farrar, and The Franchise Affair, and despite her relatively small output, her influence is significant, inspiring future generations of mystery writers.In 2015, Val McDermid argued that Tey "cracked open the door" for later writers such as Patricia Highsmith and Ruth Rendell to explore the darker side of humanity, creating a bridge between the Golden Age of Detective Fiction and contemporary crime novels.

La famosa actriz Christine Clay aparece muerta en una aislada playa de la costa británica. Un nuevo caso para el inspector Alan Grant, el gran personaje de Josephine Tey. En una playa aislada cerca del pequeño pueblo de Westover, el cuerpo sin vida de Christine Clay, famosa actriz britanica, aparece en la orilla al amanecer.El encantador Inspector Alan Grant, de Scotland Yard, se pone a investigar de inmediato a los sospechosos: un experto en cotilleos de celebrities, un joven arruinado que pasaba unos dias en la casa de campo de Christine, el marido aristocrata de la actriz o su hermano, un tunante que siempre ha vivido del cuento. Grant contara, en este caso, con la ayuda de la intrepida Erica Burgoyne, hija del comisario de policia local y exitosa detective amateur. Adaptada al cine por Alfred Hitchcock como Inocencia y juventud, Un chelin para velas es un brillante misterio salpicado de psicologia, sutil humor y personajes estrafalariamente britanicos.