Josephine Tey (1906-1983) was a British crime novelist primarily known for her Inspector Alan Grant series, which she initially wrote under the surname MacKintosh. Her background included a career as a journalist and a keen interest in history, particularly Scottish history, which heavily influenced her work. Tey's writing style is characterized by meticulous plotting, atmospheric settings, and a focus on intellectual puzzles and character analysis, often employing a detached, observational narrative voice.



















