Josephine Tey’s Inspector Alan Grant series is a favourite among mystery fans and writers alike for its ingenuity and daring. Often hailed as a mystery writer ahead of her time, Tey enjoyed breaking the “rules” of the genre. Alan Grant, an observant, intuitive, and hard-working Scotland Yard Detective Inspector, is the protagonist in six books, with the first published in 1929 and the last in 1952.

The novels are still beloved by readers for their clever plots, thoughtful character development, and wit. The Daughter of Time (Book 5) is considered a masterpiece in detective fiction. With just six books in the series, readers recommend reading them in order to fully appreciate Josephine Tey’s writing and the nuances of the stories.