The Daughter of Time

The Daughter of Time is a 1951 detective novel by Josephine Tey that follows Scotland Yard Inspector Alan Grant, who, while bedridden in hospital, becomes intrigued by a portrait of King Richard III and begins to question the historical interpretation of his character. Through his investigation, Grant explores the nature of historical perception and the story behind Richard’s reputation. Voted the top crime novel of all time by the British Crime Writers' Association, the book combines elements of mystery and historical debate in an engaging and thought-provoking story.