The Voices of the Dead

Set against the backdrop of London's Blitz in 1941, Nicola Upson’s latest ‘Josephine Tey’ novel intertwines a contemporary investigation with historical drama, as Josephine Tey and Detective Chief Inspector Archie Penrose delve into a decades-old mystery involving a woman’s tragic death in Wales. Concurrently, the story features actress Margaret Rutherford preparing for a role that leads her to confront a personal secret linked to messages from the past. Richly atmospheric and suspenseful, the novel explores themes of history, memory, and uncovering hidden truths.