A Shilling for Candles (Inspector Alan Grant, #2)

by Josephine Tey

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Overview

When a woman's body washes up on an isolated stretch of beach on the southern coast of England, Scotland Yard's Inspector Alan Grant is on the case. But the inquiry into her death turns into a nightmare of false leads and baffling clues. Was there anyone who didn't want lovely screen actress Christine Clay dead?

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Book details & editions

ISBN	0684842386
Publisher	Touchstone
Publication date	January 1936
Language	English
Pages	451 pages

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About the Author

Josephine Tey

Known for writing in a clear, engaging, and easy-to-follow style. The work feels natural and flows smoothly, making it enjoyable from beginning to end.