The Franchise Affair (eBook)
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859-654771734-8 (EAN)
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Josephine Tey was the pseudonym of Elizabeth Mackintosh (1896–1952), a Scottish author best known for her mystery novels. Born in Inverness, Scotland, Tey began her career as a physical education teacher before turning to writing. Her literary career was marked by a sophisticated style, deep character exploration, and intricate plots. Mackintosh also wrote plays under the name Gordon Daviot, which achieved notable success during her lifetime, but it is for her mystery novels that she has earned lasting acclaim. 'The Franchise Affair' (1948), one of her most celebrated works, embodies Tey's flair for suspense and her sharp insight into human nature. The novel expertly weaves a tale of accusation and investigation, as it delves into the lives of a mother and daughter accused of a crime. It stands as a paradigm of mid-twentieth-century crime fiction and has been praised for its psychological depth and narrative finesse. Tey's writing is often distinguished by her focus on law and justice, which is reflected in the character of Inspector Alan Grant, a recurrent protagonist in her series of detective novels. Tey's contribution to the mystery genre was significant, as she transcended conventional plot devices, focusing instead on the motives and psyche behind the criminal act, thus heralding the modern approach to crime writing. Her works remain beloved to this day for their timeless quality and acute character studies.
Erscheint lt. Verlag | 10.11.2023 |
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Verlagsort | Prague |
Sprache | englisch |
Themenwelt | Literatur ► Klassiker / Moderne Klassiker |
Literatur ► Krimi / Thriller / Horror ► Historische Kriminalromane | |
Schlagworte | 1950s detective stories • Agatha Christie • An Equal Justice • a quiet life in the country • british crime fiction • British mystery novels • Broken Glass • Character Study • classic detective fiction • classic mystery • Dead Man's Ransom • female mystery authors • golden age crime novels • historical mystery series • intertwined deception • Intricate plotting • Josephine Tey novels • legal ambiguity • legal thriller books • Natchez Burning • post war British mysteries • Psychological Intricacies • Sherlock Holmes • sleeping murder • small-town atmosphere • Social Criticism • Suspenseful narrative • The Echo Killing • The Franchise Affair book • The Thief Taker |
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