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The Daughter of Time»rank: 44577par: Josephine Tey
Chroniques et points de vue:From :Josephine Tey is often referred to as the mystery writer for people who don't like mysteries. Her skills at character development and mood setting, and her tendency to focus on themes not usually touched upon by mystery writers, have earned her a vast and appreciative audience. ln Daughter of Time, Tey focuses on the legend of Richard lll, the evil hunchback of British history accused of murdering his young nephews. While at a London hospital recuperating from a fall, lnspector Alan Grant becomes fascinated by a portrait ... |
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Miss Pym Disposes»rank: 101066par: Josephine Tey
Chroniques et points de vue:From :Josephine Tey is often referred to as the mystery writer for people who don't like mysteries. Her skills at character development and mood setting, and her tendency to focus on themes not usually touched upon by mystery writers, have earned her a vast and appreciative audience. ln Daughter of Time, Tey focuses on the legend of Richard lll, the evil hunchback of British history accused of murdering his young nephews. While at a London hospital recuperating from a fall, lnspector Alan Grant becomes fascinated by a portrait ... |
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The Franchise Affair»rank: 201465par: Josephine Tey
Chroniques et points de vue:From :Though Josephine Tey is not, perhaps, as well known as Agatha Christie, her contribution to the Golden Age of mysteries is unquestioned. ln contrast to Christie, Tey rejected formulas and long-running series in favor of experimentation with new settings and odd conjunctions of character and subject matter. Her historical tale The Daughter of Time is frequently cited as one of the greatest mysteries of all time. The Franchise Affair resembles some of the best work of Poe in its introduction of an apparently inhuman evil in an ... |
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The Singing Sands»rank: 181947par: Josephine Tey
Chroniques et points de vue:From :Though Josephine Tey is not, perhaps, as well known as Agatha Christie, her contribution to the Golden Age of mysteries is unquestioned. ln contrast to Christie, Tey rejected formulas and long-running series in favor of experimentation with new settings and odd conjunctions of character and subject matter. Her historical tale The Daughter of Time is frequently cited as one of the greatest mysteries of all time. The Franchise Affair resembles some of the best work of Poe in its introduction of an apparently inhuman evil in an ... |
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Brat Farrar»rank: 161238par: Josephine Tey
Chroniques et points de vue:From :Brat Farrar has been carefully coached to assume the identity of Patrick Ashby, heir to the Ashby fortune who disappeared when he was 13. Just when it seems that Brat will pull off the deception, he discovers the truth about Patrick's disappearance, a dark secret that threatens to tear apart the family and jeopardize Brat's carefully laid plans. Called 'the best of its kind' by the New Yorker, Josephine Tey's classic is a tale of unrelenting suspense and tension. |
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The Singing Sands»rank: 161238par: Josephine Tey
Chroniques et points de vue:From :Brat Farrar has been carefully coached to assume the identity of Patrick Ashby, heir to the Ashby fortune who disappeared when he was 13. Just when it seems that Brat will pull off the deception, he discovers the truth about Patrick's disappearance, a dark secret that threatens to tear apart the family and jeopardize Brat's carefully laid plans. Called 'the best of its kind' by the New Yorker, Josephine Tey's classic is a tale of unrelenting suspense and tension. |
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Alibi für einen König. Großdruck.»rank: 161238par: Josephine Tey
Chroniques et points de vue:From :Brat Farrar has been carefully coached to assume the identity of Patrick Ashby, heir to the Ashby fortune who disappeared when he was 13. Just when it seems that Brat will pull off the deception, he discovers the truth about Patrick's disappearance, a dark secret that threatens to tear apart the family and jeopardize Brat's carefully laid plans. Called 'the best of its kind' by the New Yorker, Josephine Tey's classic is a tale of unrelenting suspense and tension. |
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The Singing Sands»rank: 161238par: Josephine Tey
Chroniques et points de vue:From :Brat Farrar has been carefully coached to assume the identity of Patrick Ashby, heir to the Ashby fortune who disappeared when he was 13. Just when it seems that Brat will pull off the deception, he discovers the truth about Patrick's disappearance, a dark secret that threatens to tear apart the family and jeopardize Brat's carefully laid plans. Called 'the best of its kind' by the New Yorker, Josephine Tey's classic is a tale of unrelenting suspense and tension. |
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A Shilling for Candles»rank: 161238par: Josephine Tey
Chroniques et points de vue:From :Brat Farrar has been carefully coached to assume the identity of Patrick Ashby, heir to the Ashby fortune who disappeared when he was 13. Just when it seems that Brat will pull off the deception, he discovers the truth about Patrick's disappearance, a dark secret that threatens to tear apart the family and jeopardize Brat's carefully laid plans. Called 'the best of its kind' by the New Yorker, Josephine Tey's classic is a tale of unrelenting suspense and tension. |
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Franchise Affair»rank: 1387453par: Josephine Tey
Chroniques et points de vue:From :Brat Farrar has been carefully coached to assume the identity of Patrick Ashby, heir to the Ashby fortune who disappeared when he was 13. Just when it seems that Brat will pull off the deception, he discovers the truth about Patrick's disappearance, a dark secret that threatens to tear apart the family and jeopardize Brat's carefully laid plans. Called 'the best of its kind' by the New Yorker, Josephine Tey's classic is a tale of unrelenting suspense and tension. |