In 'The Man in the Queue,' Josephine Tey masterfully intertwines the elements of mystery and social commentary within a crisp narrative that reflects the British literary tradition of the early 20th century. The novel opens with an intriguing premise: the murder of a man waiting in line at a theater, soon unraveling a complex web of human behavior and societal expectations. With Tey's deft characterization and richly descriptive style, the book not only sets the stage for a classic whodunit but ...