The Daughter Of Time by Josephine Tey (Vintage 1964 Penguin Classics)

“The Daughter of Time” is a detective novel written by British author Josephine Tey, first published in 1951. The novel follows the story of Inspector Alan Grant, a Scotland Yard detective who is bedridden with a broken leg and bored out of his mind. To pass the time, he decides to investigate the historical mystery surrounding King Richard III, who has been traditionally portrayed as a wicked and deformed ruler responsible for the deaths of his young nephews in the Tower of London.

Grant becomes convinced that Richard III has been unfairly maligned by history and sets out to gather evidence to prove his innocence. He receives help from his friend Brent Carradine, a historian, and together they sift through historical documents and pieces of evidence to try to uncover the truth about Richard III’s reign.

“The Daughter of Time” is often praised for its historical accuracy and its innovative approach to the detective genre. Tey’s novel challenges readers to question the reliability of historical narratives and to consider the ways in which the past is constructed and remembered. The book has been hailed as a classic of detective fiction and is recommended for readers who enjoy historical mysteries and unconventional storytelling.