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During the final exam week at Leys College, Miss Pym—a warm‑hearted lecturer in psychology—loses herself in the hectic, red‑eyed atmosphere of polished girls wrestling with heavy texts and early morning routines. When a tragic incident turns out to be more than a mere accident, Pym uses her extensive understanding of human behaviour to unearth the truth behind the murder. Her rigorous application of psychological theory leads to surprising conclusions about motives and culpability, revealing the darker undercurrents of an otherwise genteel academic setting.
First publish date: 1946
Genre: Mystery & Detective/Cozy Mystery
Authors: Josephine Tey
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