Daughter of Time. Singing Sands
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Josephine Tey (real name Elizabeth Macintosh, 1896-1952) - a famous writer, daughter of a Scotsman and an Englishwoman, a recognized master of detective fiction, playwright.
The novel 'Daughter of Time' (1951) stands out with its unconventional plot: Inspector Alan Grant of Scotland Yard takes on the investigation of a crime committed in the 15th century. Is Richard III guilty of the murder of his nephews? The conflicting witness testimonies from distant times undergo the most thorough review. This novel was recognized as the best detective novel of all time by the British Crime Writers' Association in 1990.
'Singing Sands' (1952), the last work in the Alan Grant series, is a completely different story, sensual and musical. The inspector, who came to Scotland to improve his health and go fishing, becomes a witness to an incident: the conductor discovers the body of a young man in one of the compartments. Grant's professional intuition tells him that the passenger's death was not accidental...
The novel 'Daughter of Time' (1951) stands out with its unconventional plot: Inspector Alan Grant of Scotland Yard takes on the investigation of a crime committed in the 15th century. Is Richard III guilty of the murder of his nephews? The conflicting witness testimonies from distant times undergo the most thorough review. This novel was recognized as the best detective novel of all time by the British Crime Writers' Association in 1990.
'Singing Sands' (1952), the last work in the Alan Grant series, is a completely different story, sensual and musical. The inspector, who came to Scotland to improve his health and go fishing, becomes a witness to an incident: the conductor discovers the body of a young man in one of the compartments. Grant's professional intuition tells him that the passenger's death was not accidental...
Author:
Author:Tey J.
Cover:
Cover:soft
Category:
- Category:Detective Books
- Category:Horror
Publication language:
Publication Language:Russian
Paper:
Paper:typographic
Dimensions:
Dimensions:18x11.5x1.8 cm
Series:
Series:Stars of Classic Detective Fiction
Age restrictions:
Age restrictions:16+
ISBN:
ISBN:978-5-389-24725-3
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