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A Shilling for Candles

Josephine Tey
eng. A Shilling for Candles · 1936
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Main Ideas

Main Ideas

  • A detective investigation into the murder of the famous actress Christine Clay.
  • Complex relationships between characters and their hidden motives.
  • The role of public opinion and media during the investigation.
  • The use of intuition and logic in solving the crime.
  • Themes of human nature, such as jealousy, ambition, and betrayal.
A Shilling for Candles
Date of publication: 21 May 2024
Updated: 2 May 2025
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Author: 
Josephine Tey
Original title: eng. A Shilling for Candles · 1936
Genre: Detective
Content: 
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