Books
by Josephine Tey
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Daughter of Time |
Confined to bed with a broken leg and exceedingly bored, policeman Alan Grant applies his forensic talents to solving the mystery of the princes in the Tower, and proving his increasing conviction that Richard III was innocent of their murder. Meticulously researched and written in a deceptively simple conversational style, I found the wealth of detail at times difficult to follow, but it could appeal to fans of the detective story or keen historians. An enjoyable, topical read.
(Sue Pratt - bwl 69 Summer 2013) |
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The Daughter of Time |
Adam Grant - in a hospital bed - is investigating the criminality of Richard III. The crime, history, and research all tied up and presented to us with an unexpected (?) conclusion, one shared by more than a few historians. Is British royalty ever boring? No. This is a good detective yarn. Tey had a very successful play, Richard of Bordeaux, which featured a young actor and director by the name of John Gielgud. He and Tey remained lifelong friends.
(Herb Roselle - bwl 108 Spring 2023) |
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