A review by nekreader
A Shilling for Candles by Josephine Tey

3.0

A Shilling for Candles is another classic English mystery by Tey. The novel and Inspector Grant reminds me more of P.D. James' work than Agatha Christie's. Whereas Christie's characters seem a bit one-dimensional at times, Tey's have depth and lives that seem to extend beyond the boundaries of the story. At time Tey's writing seemed a bit overdone, taking you out of the story, but not in a good way. I occasionally found myself thinking, "Wow. That was a lot of big, flowery words in one sentence." Yet at other times, Tey creates wonderful images. Overall, a good classic mystery for fans of the genre.