Shot with Crimson - (Josephine Tey Mystery) by Nicola Upson (Hardcover)

About the Book

In 1939 Hollywood, when a shocking act of violence on the set of Hitchcock's Rebecca reawakens the shadows of the past, Josephine Tey teams up with DCI Archie Penrose and together, they follow a trail of clues that echoes Rebecca's timeless themes of obsession, jealousy and murder.

Book Synopsis

Violence finds its way to old Hollywood in the eleventh Josephine Tey mystery, perfect for fans of Rhys Bowen and Jacqueline Winspear.

September 1939, and the worries of war follow Josephine Tey to Hollywood, where a different sort of battle is raging on the set of Hitchcock's Rebecca.

Then a shocking act of violence reawakens the shadows of the past, with consequences on both sides of the Atlantic, and Josephine and DCI Archie Penrose find themselves on a trail leading back to the house that inspired a young Daphne du Maurier - a trail that echoes Rebecca's timeless themes of obsession, jealousy, and murder.

Review Quotes

Praise for Shot With Crimson
"Upson excels at misdirection . . . Golden age mystery fans will be in heaven."
--Publishers Weekly, starred review

"A fun, original, deftly crafted, and compelling read from start to finish."
--Midwest Book Review

Praise for the Josephine Tey Mysteries:
"Outstanding . . . Upson makes all of her complex characters' motivations, guilt, and lies understandable while subtly inserting clues into the ingeniously twisty plot. She has few peers, in any era, in imbuing fair-play whodunits with psychological depth."
--Publishers Weekly, starred review

"Upson is a magical storyteller . . . Charming and intriguing."
--Booklist, starred review

"A truly brilliant twist . . . yet, it is the quality of writing that makes this puppy novel not just for Christmas but for life."
--The UK Times

"A challenging murder mystery...and a strong sense of place combine to make this a fascinating read."
--Library Journal

"The writing is crisp and sharp, with the authentic feel of England lending credence to the tale. The plot twists and turns like a whirligig, taking the reader for an enjoyable ride. Heartily recommended."
―Historical Novels Review

"Historical crime fiction at its very best."
--Sunday Times

"A compelling mystery . . . Heartrending."
--San Francisco Book Review

About the Author

Nicola Upson was born in Suffolk and read English at Downing College, Cambridge. She has worked in theatre and as a freelance journalist, and is the author of two non-fiction works and the recipient of an Escalator Award from the Arts Council England. Her debut novel, An Expert in Murder, was the first in a series of crime novels to feature Josephine Tey--one of the leading authors of Britain's age of crime-writing. Her research for the books has included many conversations with people who lived through the period and who knew Josephine Tey well, most notably Sir John Gielgud. The book was dramatised by BBC Scotland for Woman's Hour, and praised by PD James as marking "the arrival of a new and assured talent". Nicola lives with her partner in Cambridge and Cornwall.