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The Daughter Of Time
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Book Brief
122
Novel • Fiction
London, England • 1950s
1951
Adult
16-18 years
820L
Super Short Summary
The Daughter of Time follows Inspector Alan Grant, confined in a hospital, who engages in solving the historical mystery surrounding King Richard III. Fascinated by Richard’s portrait and skeptical of the king’s villainous reputation, Grant investigates historical records with the help of researcher Brent Carradine, ultimately challenging the established narrative of Richard's guilt in his nephews' deaths.
Mysterious
Informative
Contemplative
Suspenseful
Challenging
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
The Daughter of Time by Josephine Tey is widely praised for its engaging and unconventional detective narrative that re-evaluates historical events. Readers appreciate its intelligent exploration of Richard III's legacy using a modern investigative approach. However, some critics find the novel's pace slow and its historical analysis potentially biased. Overall, it remains a thought-provoking read.
Who Should Read The Daughter Of Time?
A reader who enjoys The Daughter of Time by Josephine Tey would relish historical mysteries with a focus on unraveling historical misconceptions. Fans of Agatha Christie or Dorothy L. Sayers, as well as those who enjoyed The Name of the Rose by Umberto Eco, would find this book engaging.
43,130 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
122
Novel • Fiction
London, England • 1950s
1951
Adult
16-18 years
820L
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