In The Case of the Franchise House by Josephine Tye, you immerse yourself in the world of crime and mystery as the story revolves around Robert Blair, a lawyer who receives a mysterious call from Marion Sharp, a quiet young woman who lives with her mother in an old house called the Franchise House. Marion and her mother face serious charges related to the kidnapping and torture of a girl named Betty Kane, who managed to escape after a month of captivity. The investigations, led by Attorney Blair and Inspector Alan Grant, reveal the complexities of the story, as it emerges from Beatty's description of the place that it resembles the Franchise House. Suspicions increase when Marion claims that Betty is lying. As events continue, Blair begins to unravel this complex case, using his intelligence and legal skill, as he addresses topics such as justice and morality in an interesting context. In the end, Blair is able to uncover the truths hidden behind the mysteries surrounding the kidnapping case, leaving the reader suspenseful until the last page.