Books like To Love And Be Wise (Inspector Alan Grant #4) by Josephine Tey
When renowned American guest Leslie Searle uproots the quiet art colony at Salcott St. Mary with scandal and scandals, his unexpected disappearance prompts Scotland Yard’s Inspector Alan Grant to investigate. Grant must navigate an intricate web of motives—ranging from disrupted engagements to ruined reputations—while probing whether Searle’s plight was a tragic accident or a calculated act. A classic crime drama set against the backdrop of rural England, the story blends traditional detective work with the nuances of small‑town life.
First publish date: 1950
Genre: Mystery & Detective/Police Procedural
Authors: Josephine Tey
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