<p>In "A Shilling for Candles," Josephine Tey crafts a compelling detective narrative steeped in the rich tradition of English crime fiction. The novel introduces readers to the intricate web of motives and relationships surrounding a celebrated actress who is found dead under suspicious circumstances. Tey's deft use of literary irony and her exploration of social mores in 20th-century England elevate her mystery beyond mere genre conventions, pr...