The Franchise Affair

In "The Franchise Affair," Josephine Tey crafts a compelling mystery that intricately weaves themes of truth, justice, and societal perceptions of femininity. The novel, set in post-war England, revolves around the lives of two women who find themselves accused of kidnapping a teenager. Tey's sharp prose and keen psychological insight illuminate the social mores of the 1940s, as she deftly unfolds...