About the book
'An ingenious book' SARAH WATERS
'Permanent classics in the detective field . . . no superlatives are adequate' THE NEW YORK TIMES
Marion Shape and her mother are quiet and ordinary villagers, enjoying a peaceful life in their country home, the Franchise. Everything changes when a local schoolgirl accuses them of kidnap and abuse, describing the attic room of the house as her prison. Scotland Yard inspector Alan Grant is called to solve the mystery of the Franchise, but will he fall right in the middle of nightmarish affair that will change a town, and its locals' lives, forever?
'Josephine Tey enjoys a category to herself' NEW STATESMAN
Editions of Franchise Affair
- Paperback
- ISBN 9781529156423
Read an Excerpt
'An ingenious book' SARAH WATERS
'Permanent classics in the detective field . . . no superlatives are adequate' THE NEW YORK TIMES
Marion Shape and her mother are quiet and ordinary villagers, enjoying a peaceful life in their country home, the Franchise. Everything changes when a local schoolgirl accuses them of kidnap and abuse, describing the attic room of the house as her prison. Scotland Yard inspector Alan Grant is called to solve the mystery of the Franchise, but will he fall right in the middle of nightmarish affair that will change a town, and its locals' lives, forever?
'Josephine Tey enjoys a category to herself' NEW STATESMAN
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Franchise Affair about?
'An ingenious book' SARAH WATERS
'Permanent classics in the detective field . . . no superlatives are adequate' THE NEW YORK TIMES
Marion Shape and her mother are quiet and ordinary villagers, enjoying a peaceful life in their country home, the Franchise. Everything changes when a local schoolgirl accuses them of kidnap and abuse, describing the attic room of the house as her prison. Scotland Yard inspector Alan Grant is called to solve the mystery of the Franchise, but will he fall right in the middle of nightmarish affair that will change a town, and its locals' lives, forever?
'Josephine Tey enjoys a category to herself' NEW STATESMAN
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Franchise Affair?
Fiction > Crime and / or mystery fiction > Crime and mystery: cosy mystery
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/9781529156423
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Franchise Affair?
Josephine Tey
Who is the Publisher of the book Franchise Affair?
Cornerstone
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Franchise Affair is available as paperback(ISBN 9781529156423)
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