In 'The Man in the Queue,' Josephine Tey masterfully blends elements of the detective genre with a rich exploration of human psychology and societal values in early 20th-century Britain. The narrative unfolds with the mysterious murder of a man standing in a queue for a popular theater, captivating readers with Tey's sharp, incisive prose and intricate plotting. The story is characterized by its unique perspective on crime and justice, questioning not only the mechanics of solving a murder but ...