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A Shilling for Candles is a 1936 mystery novel by Josephine Tey and the second novel featuring Scotland Yard inspector Alan Grant. Grant investigates after the body of film actress Christine Clay is found on a beach on the Kent coast, initially suggesting an accidental drowning. The inquiry moves through the film industry, Clay's personal relationships, and conflicting evidence as Grant tests the motives and alibis of those around her.
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Who is Alan Grant investigating in A Shilling for Candles?
Scotland Yard inspector Alan Grant investigates after film actress Christine Clay is found dead on a beach on the Kent coast. Josephine Tey's 1936 mystery initially makes the death look like an accidental drowning.
Is A Shilling for Candles the first Alan Grant novel?
No. It is the second novel featuring Alan Grant, written by Josephine Tey and published in 1936.
What starts the mystery in A Shilling for Candles?
The case begins when the body of actress Christine Clay is discovered on a Kent beach. The apparent drowning leads Grant to investigate whether the death was really accidental.
Who wrote A Shilling for Candles?
A Shilling for Candles was written by Scottish mystery author Josephine Tey. It was published in 1936 and is the second Alan Grant mystery.
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