Description
A sharp, suspenseful crime novel, this story follows Brat Farrar as he is drawn into a dangerous impersonation that could change his life forever. Persuaded to return and pose as the missing Patrick Ashby—an heir to a powerful fortune—he must navigate a web of family secrets, suspicion, and the quiet brutality of inheritance. As his acceptance into the Ashby household deepens, the line between performance and truth blurs, raising unsettling questions about identity, legitimacy, and the motives that drive people to protect—or destroy—what they claim is theirs. With Josephine Tey’s cool, observant style and a talent for psychological tension, the novel blends mystery with social insight, delivering a gripping investigation into how easily a life can be rewritten by those who hold the power.
Available Editions
paperback
Penguin Books, Limited
Published Jan 1, 2023
ISBN: 9780241658994
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Details
First Published
1950
Language
eng
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for Brat Farrar by Josephine Tey.