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The Jewel That Was Ours by Colin Dexter is a murder mystery featuring Inspector Morse investigating the theft of a historical artifact and a subsequent murder in Cambridge. The plot is complex, with unexpected twists and a fast-paced narrative that keeps readers guessing until the end. The book is set in the late 1980s or early 1990s and showcases Inspector Morse as a vivid protagonist who operates outside the box, applying a crossword puzzle approach to solving mysteries.
The story unfolds as Inspector Morse and Sergeant Lewis are called to investigate the missing jewelry of an American tourist who dies of a heart attack in Oxford. The novel delves into the romantic endeavors of Inspector Morse and his interactions with the local guides, adding a touch of personal depth to the characters. Despite some minor annoyances like excessive use of parentheses and illegible handwritten notes in the Kindle version, the book is an enjoyable read that offers more detailed character development than its TV adaptations.
From The Publisher:
"Superbly clue-laden...A complex and satisfying puzzle."
THE BOSTON SUNDAY GLOBE
The case seems so simple, Inspector Morse deemed it beneath his notice. A wealthy, elderly American tourist has a heart attack in her room at Oxford's luxurious Randolph Hotel. Missing from the scene is the lady's handbag, which contained the Wolvercote Tongue, a priceless jewel that her late husband had bequeathed to the Ashmolean Museum just across the street. Morse proceeds to spend a great deal of time thinking-and drinking-in the hotel's bar, certain the solution is close at hand-until conflicting stories, suspicious doings, and a real murder convince him otherwise....
"It is a delight to watch this brilliant, quirky man [Morse] deduce."
MINNEAPOLIS STAR & TRIBUNE
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