Never too Late to Read Classics discussion

Josephine Tey was a bit reclusive and remains mysterious 70 years after her death. A contemporary writer, Nicola Upson, has written a mystery series that features Tey as a character. I haven't read any of her books, although I went ahead and put a hold on the first in her series this morning. It likely won't be available until long after we finish this group read.

I previously read The Franchise Affair and really enjoyed it - it was a somewhat rare 5 star mystery for me. It's one of those "ripped from the headlines" mysteries, and was inspired by the very controversial Elizabeth Canning (link to wikipedia page) case. If you've never read the book, I would wait until after finishing to dive down the Canning rabbithole, although it's fascinating.

Anyway, I am really looking forward to rereading this one and I hope that a few people will join me!

I'm in for this one!

I'm on it!

I've read almost half the book and find it fascinating. What was that girl up to?

It took me a little while to get involved in the book, but then I was hooked-and very satisfied with the ending.
The only disappointment was the very short appearance of Inspector Grant.

I have found this thread by accident but am actually reading The Franchise Affair at the moment. I am really enjoying it although it seems like a why did she do it, rather than a who done it, at the moment.

Glad to have your thoughts on this Jackie!

I haven't started my reread, Rosemarie, although I'm planning on this weekend. I remember really liking it!

Jackie wrote: "I have found this thread by accident but am actually reading The Franchise Affair at the moment. I am really enjoying it although it seems like a why did she do it, rather than a who done it, at th..."

I can't wait to hear your final thoughts!

The vandalism on the Franchise house seemed depressingly familiar. The mob acting without any real knowledge of the facts!

I enjoyed this book. Some timeless social commentary tucked into these pages:

"Letterwriting is the natural outlet of the 'odds.' The busy-bodies, the idle, the perverted, the cranks, the feel-it-my-duties.... Also the plain depraved. They all write letters. It's their safe outlet, you see. They can be as interfering, as long-winded, as obscene, as pompous, as one-idea'd, as they like on paper, and no one can kick them for it. So they write, My God, how they write!"
(Grant speaking in Chapter 9)

What insight, only compounded in this age of social media!

Next week I start a community education course on Tey's "Daughter of Time" and Shakespeare's "Richard III" - should be fun!

That sounds interesting, Vee.

VeeInNY wrote: "Next week I start a community education course on Tey's "Daughter of Time" and Shakespeare's "Richard III" - should be fun!.."

That sounds interesting. I recently re-read The Sunne in Splendour by Sharon Kay Penman and would recommend that as a companion or follow-up to Daughter of Time.

Loved Daughter of Time, which I read last year.

Christine PNW wrote: "VeeInNY wrote: "Next week I start a community education course on Tey's "Daughter of Time" and Shakespeare's "Richard III" - should be fun!.."

That sounds interesting. I recently re-read [book:The..."

Thank you for this recommendation! I have Penman on my shelf but wasn't sure where to start - thank you! I picked up Olivier as Richard III on DVD -- It's going to rain all weekend here - that's my Saturday afternoon ;-)

I finished this a bit ago and thought it was well written and a good story. Thanks for the information about the Canning story, Christine. This was a rare 5 star mystery for me. Loved it.