Jewel That Was Ours

Jewel That Was Ours by Colin Dexter is a reprint edition published by Random House Publishing Group on February 22, 1993. This 256-page book is presented in English and delves into a mystery that begins with the heart attack of a wealthy American tourist at Oxford’s Randolph Hotel. The incident takes a turn when her handbag, containing the precious Wolvercote Tongue jewel, goes missing, prompting Inspector Morse to investigate a case he initially deemed too simple.
Readers will find themselves immersed in a complex narrative filled with clues and twists as Morse navigates through conflicting stories and suspicious activities surrounding the case. The story unfolds with a blend of traditional mystery elements and suspense, showcasing Morse’s unique deductive abilities. This edition offers a detailed exploration of the intricacies involved in the investigation, appealing to fans of mystery and detective fiction.
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“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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