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Inspector Alan Grant

by Josephine Tey

6 books Started 1929 Latest 1952
Publication Reading Order

The Inspector Alan Grant is a Police Procedural / Historical Fiction series by Josephine Tey, made up of 6 books published between 1929 and 1952. It begins with The Man in the Queue / Killer in the Crowd (1929), and is best read in publication order. The most recent entry is The Singing Sands (1952), spanning 23 years of storytelling.

6books
23years active
4decades
~4.6yrs between books
1952latest release
# Title Year Buy
1920s
1 The Man in the Queue / Killer in the Crowd 1929 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
1930s
2 A Shilling for Candles 1936 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
1940s
3 The Franchise Affair 1948 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
1950s
4 To Love and Be Wise 1950 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
5 The Daughter of Time 1951 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
6 The Singing SandsLatest 1952 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia

Inspector Alan Grant series: frequently asked questions

What order should I read the Inspector Alan Grant series?

Start with The Man in the Queue / Killer in the Crowd (1929), the first book in the Inspector Alan Grant series by Josephine Tey. Follow the books in publication order for the best reading experience.

How many books are in the Inspector Alan Grant series?

There are 6 books in the Inspector Alan Grant series by Josephine Tey, published between 1929 and 1952.

What is the first book in the Inspector Alan Grant series?

The first book in the Inspector Alan Grant series is The Man in the Queue / Killer in the Crowd, published in 1929 by Josephine Tey.

What is the latest book in the Inspector Alan Grant series?

The most recent book in the Inspector Alan Grant series is The Singing Sands (1952) by Josephine Tey.

Josephine Tey (1896-1952) was a British mystery and historical fiction writer. Born Elizabeth MacKintosh, she adopted the pen name Josephine Tey to conceal her identity as a woman in a male-dominated genre. Tey's most famous works are her detective novels featuring Detective Inspector Alan Grant, including "The Man in the Queue" (1929) and "Brat Farrar" (1949). Her historical novels, such as "The Daughter of Time" (1951), are known for their meticulous research and sympathetic portrayals of historical figures. Tey won the prestigious Gold Dagger Award from the Crime Writers' Association for "The Daughter of Time." Her works have been praised for their intricate plots, memorable characters, and exploration of historical and psychological themes. She remains a critically acclaimed and popular mystery writer whose works continue to be enjoyed by readers today.

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