Mystery author and playwright Josephine Tey (real name Elizabeth MacIntosh) is the star of this series, which closely follows actual events in Tey's career (aside from the occasional murder). This story takes place near the end of the 14-month run of Richard of Bordeaux, Tey's most successful historical play, which was written under the name Gordon Daviot. On a train from Scotland for a London meeting about the upcoming tour of the production, Josephine befriends an animated young woman, Elspeth Simmons, who is a big fan of the play and thrilled to meet Josephine. After joining her friends on arrival at the station, Josephine learns that a young woman has been murdered on the train. Based on evidence at the scene, Josephine's old friend, Detective Inspector Archie Penrose, believes that the murder must be tied to Richard of Bordeaux. Josephine is devastated to learn that the victim is her new young friend, but Archie believes that Josephine may also be in danger. After yet another murder and the discovery of Elspeth's irregular adoption years before,Archie and Josephine look to the past to solve the crimes before more lives are lost.
I am not very familiar with Josephine Tey's life and career, but Upson seems to have done a fine job of remaining true to Tey's life story and personality. I would definitely recommend this series.
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