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Originally Posted by Bookpossum
Tey was writing entertaining fiction, and the novel she invented is part of the entertainment. Another was a reference to Grant knowing a lot about Richard II because he had seen Gordon Daviot’s play, Richard of Bordeaux four times. This is both a comment on Grant thinking he knows a lot about a character because he has seen a play, and also an “in” joke for those who happen to know that Daviot was another of her pen names (as was Tey).
The play however was real and a huge success. It made John Gielgud’s name as an actor.
And if Grant is to be criticised for reading a novel and thinking it informative, what does that say about us, reading Tey, Gregory et al?
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That’s fun! Aren’t you sharp
Bookpossum, catching all of her hints and double meanings
Tey was writing entertaining fiction; a glance at this thread confirms how engaging it is.