38 pages • 1 hour read
Josephine TeyThe Daughter Of Time
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1951A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
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Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
The Daughter of Time by Josephine Tey is widely praised for its engaging and unconventional detective narrative that re-evaluates historical events. Readers appreciate its intelligent exploration of Richard III's legacy using a modern investigative approach. However, some critics find the novel's pace slow and its historical analysis potentially biased. Overall, it remains a thought-provoking read.
Who Should Read The Daughter Of Time?
A reader who enjoys The Daughter of Time by Josephine Tey would relish historical mysteries with a focus on unraveling historical misconceptions. Fans of Agatha Christie or Dorothy L. Sayers, as well as those who enjoyed The Name of the Rose by Umberto Eco, would find this book engaging.
Recommended
Reading Age
16-18yearsLexile Level
820L