Josephine Tey's page-turning classic thriller brims with suspense, mystery and intrigue. Gripping psychological suspense 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 'Her wry storytelling and sheer skill of her plotting which will leave you breathless from the big ...
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Josephine Tey's page-turning classic thriller brims with suspense, mystery and intrigue. Gripping psychological suspense 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 'Her wry storytelling and sheer skill of her plotting which will leave you breathless from the big reveal, and desperate to re-read.' Sarah Hilary 'Permanent classics in the detective field ... no superlatives are adequate' New York Times *********************************************************** It was rumoured that Hollywood stars would kill for the privilege of being photographed by the good-looking, talented and fashionable portrait photographer Leslie Searle. But what would bring such a gifted figure to the English village backwater of Salcott St Mary? And why - and how - did he disappear? If a crime had been committed, was it murder ... fraud ... or simply a macabre practical joke? Inspector Alan Grant determines to uncover the truth.
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PLEASE NOTE, WE DO NOT SHIP TO DENMARK. New Book. Shipped from UK in 4 to 14 days. Established seller since 2000. Please note we cannot offer an expedited shipping service from the UK.
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PLEASE NOTE, WE DO NOT SHIP TO DENMARK. New Book. Shipped from UK in 4 to 14 days. Established seller since 2000. Please note we cannot offer an expedited shipping service from the UK.
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Josephine Tey, one of the Golden Age mystery writers, had a much smaller output than the other great writers and each book is set in a different arena with very different subjects but her detective Chief Inspector Alan Banks usually (not always) appears somewhere in the story to tackle the crime. Very special writer.
K.J. K
Feb 10, 2014
To Love and Be Wise
I read this years ago and didn't much care for it, loaned it out and never got it back. I toyed with getting a replacement copy for years because now it was now the only Josephine Tey that I didn't have. I finally did, and I re-read it, and I now like it very much.
I can very highly recommend any of Josephine Tey's mysteries. They are all very well-written and well-plotted with well-developed characters. I'm glad that I finally replaced it and read it again.
Helen P
Oct 24, 2013
Not my favourite Josephine Tey book, but still I would read it again (and again!). In fact this must be at least the third or fourth time. Inspector Grant is the epitome of intelligent policing, and always beautifully well-mannered. Although the books are firmly fixed in the early to middle twentieth century, the insights into character are as vivid and true today as then. So glad I have my own copy!
flicka
Sep 10, 2009
Subtle and sophisticated
Ms. Tey had such warmth and style - if only she lived to grow with this gift. There is true plot here, vivid characterization - I feel a closeness with her after each of her novels.
