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3.79 AVERAGE
3.79 AVERAGE
I had to read tis for my book club since I bailed on our first pick of 2013 but I must say I wouldn't have read it otherwise.
While laid up in hospital with a broken leg Inspector Grant takes on the challenge of determining whether or not Richard III really did murder his nephews. The premise is an interesting one and the evidence offered is compelling but the style of writing was dull, dull, dull.
I was disappointed since I have ra the first two Inspector Grant novel and thoroughly enjoyed them.
While laid up in hospital with a broken leg Inspector Grant takes on the challenge of determining whether or not Richard III really did murder his nephews. The premise is an interesting one and the evidence offered is compelling but the style of writing was dull, dull, dull.
I was disappointed since I have ra the first two Inspector Grant novel and thoroughly enjoyed them.
Well...that was a fun adventure! Tey's way of weaving the mystery surrounding the Princes in the Tower and their unknown fates was fantastic. I truly enjoyed following Grant's thought process as he worked out the facts for himself.
i am not convinced that it is the greatest british mystery of all time, but it's pretty darn good. also, a quick and fascinating read. which, at first, made me feel a little dumb, because it seems i have forgotten almost everything i once knew about british history. but then it inspired me to read up on it again (although no telling if i'll follow through) and it's always nice when a fiction book inspires you to do a bit of learning.
that being said, as of right now i am totally in the "poor richard the iii, he was really quite maligned" camp, in part because a good deal of the tudors seem like jerks. and as for the book, i really dig grant as a character, even if what he mostly did in this book was lay around in bed and think a lot.
that being said, as of right now i am totally in the "poor richard the iii, he was really quite maligned" camp, in part because a good deal of the tudors seem like jerks. and as for the book, i really dig grant as a character, even if what he mostly did in this book was lay around in bed and think a lot.
challenging
informative
mysterious
reflective
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
“The Daughter of Time” by Josephine Tey ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
“The Daughter of Time” follows the story of Scotland Yard Inspector, Alan Grant, and his search for the truth about Richard III whilst recovering from a broken leg.
This mystery novel puts forth a half millennia debate over whether or not Richard III killed the Princes in the Tower (his nephews). This hotly debated topic continues to be one of England’s greatest historical mysteries.
I do not want to say which side of the argument Tey falls upon in the novel as that will spoil the whole mystery. I will say however, that the evidence she puts forward is very compelling.
I will also not be discussing my theories and opinions on the matter as an Instagram caption will not allow me to go into the heavy detail that is needed to discuss the topic.
It's been a while, so I can't really write a review. But I remember the subject was original. A mystery novel, doubling as an history lessons. And really well done. The fact that it stayed on my mind so long is sign that it is an above average book.
This is blatantly just a vehicle for Josephine Tey to talk about Richard III, but I'm fine with that.
Some definite "woof I would not want to talk to her about contemporary politics" lines in here though.
Some definite "woof I would not want to talk to her about contemporary politics" lines in here though.
An intriguing and well-done cold case mystery--a very cold case, since the detective of the story examines the case of Richard III and whether or not he really did kill the princes in the tower. I admit, this isn't may fav period of history, and my knowledge of Richard III is mainly courtesy of a dimly recalled reading of Shakespeare's play, so the author lost me a bit, but I had to admire her writing style and historical know-how. The subject could easily have been a dry one, but she brings it to life admirably. So much so, evidently, that many of her readers joined the Richard III Society, an organization bent on clearing Richard's name.
One of those books that may not be my personal cup of tea, but is without a doubt beautifully done.
One of those books that may not be my personal cup of tea, but is without a doubt beautifully done.
This is one of my favorite books. It is a mystery, but is not like any other mystery. Josephine Tey's detective, Adam Grant, is recuperating in the hospital. To occupy his mind, an actress friend brings him photos of faces/photos of paintings of faces. He happens to find Richard III in the stack and is fascinated by the fact that the face presented to him does not appear to be the face of a cold blooded murderer who killed his two nephews (the famous princes in The Tower).
Using the research services of a young American, Grant is able to piece together what he thinks actually happened and determines who he believes the murderer to be.
I think this is a marvelous book, even though I remain skeptical about anything history presents. Unless I am there to experience it, why should I take anyone's word for what happened? "History is written by the victors." (attributed to Winston Churchill)
Using the research services of a young American, Grant is able to piece together what he thinks actually happened and determines who he believes the murderer to be.
I think this is a marvelous book, even though I remain skeptical about anything history presents. Unless I am there to experience it, why should I take anyone's word for what happened? "History is written by the victors." (attributed to Winston Churchill)
This book was on hold so long before it came in that I have no idea who recommended it to me, and THEN it had to sit on my desk two and a half weeks while I worked through my backlog. But then the library started sending demands that I give it back and that concentrates the mind wonderfully, and I devoured it in a single day and now I am strongly Team Richard III, thoroughly appreciate Inspector Grant being cranky, and I’m about to put all the Josephine Tey books on my wishlist.
If you like Golden Age British mysteries or historical cold cases, you might fall passionately in love with this too.
If you like Golden Age British mysteries or historical cold cases, you might fall passionately in love with this too.
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
A fascinating mystery and meditation on the nature of history and power that takes place entirely while the detective is flat on his back in a hospital bed. It shouldn't work and yet it does marvelously, as Inspector Alan Grant seeks to find whether Richard III actually killed the princes in the Tower through a series of histories, novels, and his own detecting abilities.