Alan Grant is a fictional police detective created by Scottish author Josephine Tey.
He appears in six mystery novels, including The Daughter of Time, Tey's most acclaimed work.
Physically, Grant is dark haired, has a Ronald Colman moustache, and is a dapper dresser.
He has a keen interest in poetry (having occasionally dabbled himself), the theatre, fishing, horse riding and golf.
He has had some romantic prospects (including actress Marta Hallard), but prefers to remain single.