Somehow, this obscure novel was apparently ranked as the greatest mystery novel ever in 1990, which alone merits a read! However, I dove into it after it being recommended to me due to the fact I was Richard III in a Shakespeare production this story and hence was highly invested in the story. A well-woven historical mystery, made all the more intriguing by the armchair telling of the story, due to the detective, Alan Grant, being a hospital invalid as he unravels the story of Richard III. Maybe he wasn't so evil after all! ;) If you'll pardon the pun, good read!