About the book
'The new crime and espionage series from Penguin Classics makes for a mouth-watering prospect' Daily Telegraph
Abducted, beaten, hidden in an attic, a young woman stages an audacious escape. But is her story everything she claims it to be?
Fifteen-year-old Betty Kane can recall every detail of the room where she says she was held at the country house known as The Franchise - even the crack in its round window. But her alleged kidnappers, a quiet-living mother and daughter, claim they have never seen her before. Somebody has to be lying. But who? As the case sparks a media frenzy, it is up to unassuming village solicitor Robert Blair to find out.
Editions of Franchise Affair
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780241639139
- EBook
- ISBN 9781802064162
Read an Excerpt
'The new crime and espionage series from Penguin Classics makes for a mouth-watering prospect' Daily Telegraph
Abducted, beaten, hidden in an attic, a young woman stages an audacious escape. But is her story everything she claims it to be?
Fifteen-year-old Betty Kane can recall every detail of the room where she says she was held at the country house known as The Franchise - even the crack in its round window. But her alleged kidnappers, a quiet-living mother and daughter, claim they have never seen her before. Somebody has to be lying. But who? As the case sparks a media frenzy, it is up to unassuming village solicitor Robert Blair to find out.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Franchise Affair about?
'The new crime and espionage series from Penguin Classics makes for a mouth-watering prospect' Daily Telegraph
Abducted, beaten, hidden in an attic, a young woman stages an audacious escape. But is her story everything she claims it to be?
Fifteen-year-old Betty Kane can recall every detail of the room where she says she was held at the country house known as The Franchise - even the crack in its round window. But her alleged kidnappers, a quiet-living mother and daughter, claim they have never seen her before. Somebody has to be lying. But who? As the case sparks a media frenzy, it is up to unassuming village solicitor Robert Blair to find out.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Franchise Affair?
Fiction > Crime and / or mystery fiction > Classic crime and mystery fiction
Where can I read a sample of Franchise Affair?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780241639139
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Franchise Affair?
Josephine Tey
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Franchise Affair is available as paperback(ISBN 9780241639139) and ebook(ISBN 9781802064162)
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