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Set against a backdrop of mystery and identity, the story follows Brat Farrar, a young man who assumes the identity of a deceased heir to a wealthy family. As he becomes entangled in the lives of the family members, secrets and tensions rise, leading to a suspenseful exploration of deception and the quest for belonging. The novel intricately weaves themes of class, inheritance, and the complexities of human relationships, drawing inspiration from the real-life Tichborne Claimant case.

Ingenious crime novels feature believable characters and beautifully crafted dialogues, captivating readers with intriguing plots. Josephine Tey's works stand out as favorites among crime fiction enthusiasts, leaving fans wishing for more of her masterful storytelling.

Featuring the complete collection of Inspector Alan Grant Mysteries, this volume showcases the brilliant detective work of Inspector Alan Grant as he navigates complex cases filled with intrigue and psychological depth. Each story blends clever plotting with rich character development, exploring themes of justice, morality, and the human condition. Josephine Tey's masterful storytelling invites readers into a world of suspense, where every clue leads to unexpected revelations and the pursuit of truth is paramount.

Featuring the complete collection of Inspector Alan Grant Mysteries, this volume showcases the intriguing detective work of Alan Grant, a character known for his keen intellect and unconventional methods. Each story delves into complex plots filled with suspense and rich character development, as Grant navigates through clues and red herrings to solve captivating mysteries. Tey's masterful storytelling combines wit and psychological depth, making these tales timeless classics in the mystery genre.

You look exactly like him! You can take the dead boy's place and no one will ever know the difference. You'll be rich for life!' And so the plan was born. At first Brat Farrar fought against the idea; it was criminal, it was dangerous. But in the end he was persuaded, and a few weeks later Patrick Ashby came back from the dead and went home to inherit the family house and fortune. The Ashby family seemed happy to welcome Patrick home, but Brat soon realized that somewhere there was a time-bomb ticking away, waiting to explode...

A classic murder mystery from the Golden Age of detective fiction, written by genre legend Josephine Tey. Leys Physical Training College is famous for its excellent discipline and its spectacularly athletic students. Miss Lucy Pym, expert psychologist, is pleased and flattered to be invited to lecture there - even if the Olympian splendour of the students leaves her feeling just a little inadequate. But a nasty accident spoils the occasion, and suddenly Miss Pym must turn her intellect to the unpleasant suspicion that, among all these healthy young students, there lurks an incurably sick mind...

On sick leave from Scotland Yard, Inspector Alan Grant is planning a quiet holiday with an old school chum to recover from overwork and mental fatigue. Traveling on the night train to Scotland, however, Grant stumbles upon a dead man and a cryptic poem about 'the stones that walk' and 'the singing sand, ' which send him off on a fascinating search into the verse's meaning and the identity of the deceased. Grant needs just this sort of casual inquiry to quiet his jangling nerves, despite his doctor's orders. But what begins as a leisurely pastime eventually turns into a full-blown investigation that leads Grant to discover not only the key to the poem but the truth about a most diabolical murder