Guest Virginia Dawn Posted October 17, 2009 Share Posted October 17, 2009 The Daughter of Time by Josephine Tey I checked it out because it was a mystery by a British author from the first half of the 20th century. Boy was I surprised! This book is like a subtle treatise on the nature of historical accounts and history books through the investigation into the deaths of the princes in the tower. I learned so much! I think that was the whole point. Highly recommended. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MamaT Posted October 17, 2009 Share Posted October 17, 2009 That sounds right up my alley. I'm going to check right now and see if our library has it so I can put it on hold. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melenie Posted October 17, 2009 Share Posted October 17, 2009 That sounds like my kind of book. Thanks, I have just requested it from the library. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Another Jen Posted October 17, 2009 Share Posted October 17, 2009 Thanks! I just requested it from my library! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ConnieB Posted October 17, 2009 Share Posted October 17, 2009 (edited) Is this book appropriate for a mystery loving just-barely teenager? ETA: Yes, I do know the story revolves around Richard III and whether he killed his nephews, so obviously a bit gruesome....but is it too much for a teen? We have already studied Richard III so they know of the story, and we've seen the Shakespeare play. Edited October 17, 2009 by ConnieB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LauraGB Posted October 17, 2009 Share Posted October 17, 2009 Is this book appropriate for a mystery loving just-barely teenager? I am wondering this, too, because I just found it on download and I might want to listen together... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dangermom Posted October 17, 2009 Share Posted October 17, 2009 IIRC it's pretty clean. It's a great book, I like Josephine Tey. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mothersweets Posted October 17, 2009 Share Posted October 17, 2009 I saw this on amazon and it had great reviews. It cements it to hear a recommendation from a mom on here! I'm off to the library. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Virginia Dawn Posted October 17, 2009 Share Posted October 17, 2009 It doesn't get gruesome at all, as far as I can remember. The background setting is modern, a policeman who is laid up in the hospital becomes interested in Richard III and decides to try to solve the mystery with the help of a researcher friend. It has lots of British history. I did have to read through parts more than once to understand which Edward or Elizabeth the author was talking about in a given conversation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brehon Posted October 17, 2009 Share Posted October 17, 2009 Is this book appropriate for a mystery loving just-barely teenager? ETA: Yes, I do know the story revolves around Richard III and whether he killed his nephews, so obviously a bit gruesome....but is it too much for a teen? We have already studied Richard III so they know of the story, and we've seen the Shakespeare play. I first read it as a teen (don't remember how far advanced into the teen years I was, though, sorry). I didn't find it gruesome at all. A really wonderful book! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newlifemom Posted October 25, 2009 Share Posted October 25, 2009 Thanks for the rec. Enjoying it immensely(sp?) so far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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