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The Franchise Affair

by Josephine Tey
The Franchise Affair
The Franchise Affair

Engaging mystery, intrigue in post-war England.

If you're after a classic whodunit that offers more than just suspense, "The Franchise Affair" might just be your cup of tea. Josephine Tey crafts a narrative that's as much about the engrossing investigation as it is about the rich psychological depth of its characters, wrapped in the social fabric of post-WWII Britain. Perfect for a reader who delights in piecing together clues while pondering the quirks of human nature.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

The Franchise Affair

by Josephine Tey
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ISBN: 9780140111774
Authors: Josephine Tey
Publisher: Penguin UK
Date of Publication: 1988-09-06
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Mystery/Crime/Thriller
Related Topics: Mystery, Classics, Suspense, Crime
Goodreads rating: 3.96
(rated by 10045 readers)

Description

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 that she was in some serious trouble. Miss Sharpe and her mother were accused of brutally kidnapping a demure young woman named Betty Kane. Miss Kane's claims seemed highly unlikely, even to Inspector Alan Grant of Scotland Yard, until she described her prison -- the attic room with its cracked window, the kitchen, and the old trunks -- which sounded remarkably like The Franchise. Yet Marion Sharpe claimed the Kane girl had never been there, let alone been held captive for an entire month! Not believing Betty Kane's story, Solicitor Blair takes up the case and, in a dazzling feat of amateur detective work, solves the unbelievable mystery that stumped even Inspector Grant.
 

Engaging mystery, intrigue in post-war England.

If you're after a classic whodunit that offers more than just suspense, "The Franchise Affair" might just be your cup of tea. Josephine Tey crafts a narrative that's as much about the engrossing investigation as it is about the rich psychological depth of its characters, wrapped in the social fabric of post-WWII Britain. Perfect for a reader who delights in piecing together clues while pondering the quirks of human nature.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.