Josephine Tey (real name Elizabeth Mackintosh; 1896–1952) — a famous writer, daughter of a Scot and an Englishwoman, a recognized master of British detective fiction, playwright. In her six novels, Inspector Alan Grant of Scotland Yard is featured. The inspector trusts his own intuition, but not exclusively: he carefully weighs all the evidence, listens attentively to witness statements; and even if everything seems to point against the suspect, Alan Grant will leave no clue unchecked. In short, if one found themselves in a difficult situation, anyone would dream of such a conscientious police inspector!
This collection includes three novels by Josephine Tey: «The Disappearance» (1950), «The Daughter of Time» (1951), «The Singing Sands» (1952).