The Franchise Affair: Their country house will soon play host to a nightmare… by Josephine Tey, Josephine Tey

The Franchise Affair: Their country house will soon play host to a nightmare…

Inspector Alan Grant #3

Josephine Tey, Josephine Tey

288 pages • first pub 1948 (editions)

fiction crime mystery dark mysterious fast-paced
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Description

Marion Sharpe and her mother seem an unlikely duo to be found on the wrong side of the law. Quiet and ordinary, they have led a peaceful and unremarkable life at their country home, The Franchise. Betty Kane, a demure young woman, accuses them of ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 612 reviews

Moods

mysterious 86%
tense 32%
funny 22%
lighthearted 22%
adventurous 18%
dark 11%
emotional 11%
relaxing 10%
hopeful 6%
challenging 5%
reflective 5%
sad 3%
inspiring 1%

Pace

medium 71%
slow 17%
fast 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 50% | A mix: 35% | Character: 14%

Strong character development?

No: 50% | Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 9%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 52% | No: 22% | It's complicated: 22% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 81% | Yes: 18%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 41% | No: 36% | It's complicated: 21%

Average rating

3.81

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