A Shilling for Candles
Interesting Facts
- The book is the second in the series of novels featuring detective Alan Grant.
- The plot of the book is inspired by a real murder case that occurred in the 1930s.
- The main character, Inspector Alan Grant, investigates the death of a young actress who drowned under mysterious circumstances.
- The book features a character who is a prototype of the famous actor Alfred Hitchcock.
- The novel was adapted into a film titled "Young and Innocent" directed by Alfred Hitchcock in 1937.
Date of publication: 21 May 2024
Updated: 13 November 2026
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Genre: Detective
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