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The Daughter of Time (Inspector Alan Grant, #5)

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Mystery & Thriller Historical Fiction Fiction Mystery & Thriller Classics

by Josephine Tey

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3.95 (15.6K ratings)
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description 206 pages

The Daughter of Time by Josephine Tey holds a well received rating of 3.95 out of 5, based on 15.6K reader ratings. First published in 1951. The book spans 206 pages.

About The Daughter of Time

Scotland Yard Inspector Alan Grant is intrigued by a portrait of Richard III. Could such a sensitive face actually belong to a heinous villain — a king who killed his brother's children to secure his crown? Grant seeks what kind of man Richard was and who in fact killed the princes in the tower.

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Author Josephine Tey
Published 1951
Pages 206
Genres Mystery & Thriller, Historical Fiction, Fiction, Mystery & Thriller, Classics
Average Rating 3.95 / 5.00
Total Ratings 15,626

Reader Ratings & Analysis

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15.6K ratings
With a rating of 3.95, The Daughter of Time is rated below the global average of 4.17. Compared to its genre average of 3.95, it performs on par.

How It Compares

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Frequently Asked Questions

What genre is The Daughter of Time?

The Daughter of Time is categorized as Mystery & Thriller, Historical Fiction, Fiction, Mystery & Thriller. Its primary genre classification is Mystery & Thriller.

Is The Daughter of Time worth reading?

Based on 15.6K reader ratings, The Daughter of Time has an average score of 3.95 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received."

How many pages is The Daughter of Time?

The Daughter of Time has 206 pages.

Who wrote The Daughter of Time?

The Daughter of Time was written by Josephine Tey. It was first published in 1951.

What is the ISBN for The Daughter of Time?

The ISBN-13 for The Daughter of Time is 9780684803870.0.

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