Tey, Josephine: - Elizabeth MacKintosh, who wrote under the pen name Josephine Tey, was a Scottish author best known for her mystery novels. Born on July 25, 1896, in Inverness, she showed a keen interest in literature from an early age. Tey attended Inverness Royal Academy before furthering her education at Anstey Physical Training College. Her literary career took off with a series of detective novels, the most famous being "The Daughter of Time," which was later recognized by the Crime Writers' Association as the greatest crime novel of all time. Aside from her detective fiction, Tey also wrote plays, including "Richard of Bordeaux" and "The Laughing Woman." Her works are often praised for their depth and exploration of complex moral issues. Tey's writing blended intriguing plotlines with rich character studies, earning her a dedicated following among readers. She died on February 13, 1952, at the age of 55 in London. Her parents were Josephine and Colin Mackintosh, who supported her artistic endeavors throughout her life. Tey remains an influential figure in the world of detective fiction.