The Franchise Affair by Josephine Tey

The Franchise Affair

Inspector Alan Grant #3

Josephine Tey

288 pages first pub 1948 (editions) user-added

fiction crime mystery dark mysterious fast-paced
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Robert Blair was about to knock off from a slow day at his law firm when the phone rang. It was Marion Sharpe on the line, a local woman of quiet disposition who lived with her mother at their decrepit country house, The Franchise. It appeared tha...

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Community Reviews Summary of 594 reviews

Moods

mysterious 87%
tense 32%
funny 21%
lighthearted 21%
adventurous 19%
dark 12%
emotional 10%
relaxing 8%
hopeful 7%
challenging 5%
reflective 3%
sad 3%
inspiring 1%

Pace

medium 72%
slow 16%
fast 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 52% | A mix: 32% | Character: 15%

Strong character development?

No: 51% | Yes: 39% | It's complicated: 9%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 51% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 23% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 81% | Yes: 18%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 40% | No: 37% | It's complicated: 22%

Average rating

3.81

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