The Daughter of Time

Interesting Facts

• The book is a detective novel in which the main character, Inspector Alan Grant, investigates the historical case of King Richard III while in the hospital.
• Inspector Grant uses photographs and historical documents to determine whether Richard III was truly the villain history portrays him to be.
• The title «The Daughter of Time» refers to the Latin proverb «Truth is the daughter of time», reflecting the novel's central theme of seeking truth through the analysis of historical facts.
• The novel raises questions about how history can be distorted and rewritten by the victors, and the importance of critically approaching historical sources.
• The book received the «Golden Dagger» award from the Crime Writers' Association for the best detective novel.