The Daughter of Time (eBook)

Historical Mystery (Inspector Alan Grant Novel)

(Autor)

eBook Download: EPUB
2023
151 Seiten
DigiCat (Verlag)
859-654771737-9 (EAN)

Lese- und Medienproben

Systemvoraussetzungen
1,99 inkl. MwSt
  • Download sofort lieferbar
  • Zahlungsarten anzeigen
In Josephine Tey's novel, 'The Daughter of Time', readers are taken on a thrilling journey that challenges historical perceptions through the eyes of her renowned detective, Inspector Alan Grant. This book, written in the style of a modern detective mystery, delves into the historical mystery of King Richard III's involvement in the murder of the Princes in the Tower. Tey's detailed research and clever narrative weave together a compelling story that questions the popular historical narrative of this controversial event, inviting readers to reconsider the truth behind one of England's most infamous rulers. The novel's clever blend of fiction and history provides a unique and engaging reading experience that will leave readers questioning their own understanding of the past. Josephine Tey's expert storytelling and meticulous attention to detail make 'The Daughter of Time' a must-read for fans of historical mysteries and alternative perspectives on well-known historical figures.

Josephine Tey, a pseudonym for Elizabeth MacKintosh (1896–1952), was a distinguished Scottish author best known for her contributions to the mystery and historical fiction genres. Her work has garnered significant acclaim for its wit, psychological depth, and innovation in narrative structure. Tey's most acclaimed book, 'The Daughter of Time' (1951), is a unique detective novel that involves the posthumous rehabilitation of King Richard III. The protagonist, Inspector Alan Grant, solves historical puzzles from his hospital bed, showcasing Tey's ability to blend sleuthing with historical inquiry. Acclaimed by the British Crime Writers' Association as the greatest mystery novel of all time, it exemplifies Tey's nuanced approach to the genre. Her literary style is characterized by tight plotting, well-rounded characters, and an undercurrent of social commentary, which has earned her a respectful position among the luminaries of 20th-century British literature. Though her life was relatively private and her career brief, as she died at the young age of 55, Tey's work endures in its originality and influence on subsequent writers within the crime fiction field.

Erscheint lt. Verlag 10.11.2023
Verlagsort Prague
Sprache englisch
Themenwelt Literatur Fantasy / Science Fiction Fantasy
Literatur Krimi / Thriller / Horror Historische Kriminalromane
Schlagworte Agatha Christie • An Equal Justice • british detective fiction • Broken Glass • Character Assessment • classic whodunit story • crime thriller literature • Dead Center • Dead Man's Ransom • Death Beside the Seaside • Golden Age detective fiction • historical fiction bestsellers • historical mystery • historical mystery novel • Hospital investigation • John le Carré • Josephine Tey books • Literary hybrid genre • literary police procedural • Narrative reconstruction • Once Upon a River • private investigator novels • Profound historical insight • Richard III reimagined • Scotland Yard inspector • Scotland Yard stories • Sherlock Holmes • sleeping murder • Truth Discovery • Tudor critique
Haben Sie eine Frage zum Produkt?
EPUBEPUB (Wasserzeichen)

DRM: Digitales Wasserzeichen
Dieses eBook enthält ein digitales Wasser­zeichen und ist damit für Sie persona­lisiert. Bei einer missbräuch­lichen Weiter­gabe des eBooks an Dritte ist eine Rück­ver­folgung an die Quelle möglich.

Dateiformat: EPUB (Electronic Publication)
EPUB ist ein offener Standard für eBooks und eignet sich besonders zur Darstellung von Belle­tristik und Sach­büchern. Der Fließ­text wird dynamisch an die Display- und Schrift­größe ange­passt. Auch für mobile Lese­geräte ist EPUB daher gut geeignet.

Systemvoraussetzungen:
PC/Mac: Mit einem PC oder Mac können Sie dieses eBook lesen. Sie benötigen dafür die kostenlose Software Adobe Digital Editions.
eReader: Dieses eBook kann mit (fast) allen eBook-Readern gelesen werden. Mit dem amazon-Kindle ist es aber nicht kompatibel.
Smartphone/Tablet: Egal ob Apple oder Android, dieses eBook können Sie lesen. Sie benötigen dafür eine kostenlose App.
Geräteliste und zusätzliche Hinweise

Buying eBooks from abroad
For tax law reasons we can sell eBooks just within Germany and Switzerland. Regrettably we cannot fulfill eBook-orders from other countries.

Mehr entdecken
aus dem Bereich