A Shilling for Candles

A Shilling for Candles by Josephine Tey

Josephine Tey's 1936 novel, A Shilling for Candles, is a classic mystery novel set in England. The story follows Inspector Alan Grant as he investigates the murder of a young woman, whose body is found in a remote area of the English countryside. The investigation leads Grant to a small village, where he discovers that the victim had been staying with a local family. As Grant delves deeper into the case, he discovers that the victim had been involved in a complex web of secrets and lies, and that the truth behind her death may be more sinister than it first appeared. The novel is a classic example of the Golden Age of Detective Fiction, and is considered one of Tey's best works. It is a gripping and suspenseful story, full of twists and turns, and is sure to keep readers guessing until the very end.

By Josephine Tey · First published 1936 · Genre: Mystery, Crime Fiction, Historical Fiction · 27 chapters · 68,100 words

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It was a little after seven on a summer morning, and William Potticary was taking his accustomed way over the short down grass of the cliff-top.

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