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Brat Farrar (Come And Kill Me) is a gripping mystery set in the English countryside, revolving around a family estate in financial decline after a tragic loss. The story explores deception and identity when a young man, who grew up as an orphan in America, is convinced to impersonate a missing heir to a large inheritance. His task is to take on the identity of a long-lost twin, once thought dead, to claim the family s wealth and estate. As the young man becomes embroiled in this dangerous game, his presence unearths deep secrets about the family, triggering an unraveling of past events. The plot delves into manipulation and the complexities of family loyalty, revealing how far people will go to protect their interests. As the story builds, it highlights the consequences of dishonesty, the moral dilemmas surrounding inheritance, and the tension between personal ambition and the well-being of others. Ultimately, Brat s discovery of the truth and his role in the family s tragic history offers a compelling exploration of identity and the pursuit of justice.
Josephine Tey is the pen name of Elizabeth Mackintosh, a Scottish mystery writer who also used the pseudonym Gordon Daviot. A physical education teacher, Tey turned to writing after leaving her profession as a teacher to care for her aging father. Her most popular series of mystery novels featured Scotland Yard Inspector Alan Grant, the most famous of which, The Daughter of Time, was voted the greatest mystery novel of all time by the British Crime Writer’s Association. Tey died in 1952.
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