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An Inspector Morse Mystery
The case seems so simple that Inspector Morse deems 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.
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"Another in the Inspector Morse mystery series set in Oxford, England. Multilayered mystery involving murder and theft and an American touring group. A very good read which keeps you guessing."
— George (5 out of 5 stars)
The Jewel That Was Ours Listener Reviews
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" Inspector Morse is the best. "
— Lori, 1/25/2014 -
" I enjoyed the Inspector Morse series on Public Television, and enjoyed reading this book by Colin Dexter. "
— Kathleen, 1/24/2014 -
" Interesting that the book was based on the TV show. But the book ended VERY differently. Many more plot twists and even a different muderer. I'm sure I'll read more of them. "
— Katrina, 1/18/2014 -
" Easy to see why these adapt to TV so well, but I didn't really enjoy the writing style! "
— Alexandra, 1/16/2014 -
" Ninth title in the Inspector Morse series set in Oxford England. "
— Wendy, 1/15/2014 -
" I enjoy reading Colin Dexter's mysteries too. Inspector Morse finds himself tangled up in a death he once considered unworthy of his notice. "
— Jane, 12/16/2013 -
" Love reading these books, Very intriguing "
— Diane, 12/16/2013 -
" One of the very best detective writers. "
— Philip, 12/14/2013 -
" Altijd een plezier om een Inspector Morse mysterie te beluisteren. "
— Edelhart, 12/13/2013 -
" Dexter is as good as anyone at contriving a complex mystery. "
— Marfy, 12/10/2013 -
" Colin Dexter writes a good English mystery series. "
— Avary, 11/30/2013 -
" Not my favorite in the Inspector Morse series, but it was OK. "
— Liz, 11/26/2013 -
" One of my favorite contemporary detective writers--partly because Morse and Lewis are such great characters, and partly because Dexter writes so well. "
— Paul, 11/13/2013 -
" This is the second time to read Morse's story. I enjoyed this one. I realize that Morse first arrests a wrong person. This makes the story exciting but the writer never mentions what will happen to the person who is innocent in this version. "
— Namiko, 11/2/2013 -
" The mystery certainly drew me in, but I'm not a fan of Dexter's writing style. Honestly, I prefer watching the PBS Mystery! series more - John Thaw made Morse a lot more complex than just a smart detective with a drinking problem. "
— "Aubri"/Lisa, 8/7/2013 -
" A rather ight mystery by Colin Dexter. Plenty of plot twists and good character development. The story follows a group of tourists in Oxford as theft and murder befall the group. "
— Erin, 6/9/2013 -
" Another good old fashioned English murder mystery. Fun to read. "
— Beryl, 4/26/2013 -
" As an Inspector Morse fan, this is my cup of tea. "
— Kimberlyn, 3/24/2013 -
" Not a good read hard, confusing. Don't read that author again "
— Shannon, 12/24/2012 -
" A good mystery story if you like Morse you'll like this. "
— Samantha, 11/11/2012 -
" I enjoyed it while reading it but it was not a page-turner like many good mysteries that I have read. "
— Berna, 9/24/2012
About Colin Dexter
Colin Dexter lives in Oxford. He has won many Crime Writers’ Association awards for his novels and in 1997 was presented with the Cartier Diamond Dagger for outstanding services to crime literature. His story “Evans Tries an O-Level” won the 1996 Macavity Award for Best Short Story.
About Frederick Davidson
Frederick Davidson (1932–2005), also known as David Case, was one of the most prolific readers in the audiobook industry, recording more than eight hundred audiobooks in his lifetime, including over two hundred for Blackstone Audio. Born in London, he trained at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art and performed for many years in radio plays for the British Broadcasting Company before coming to America in 1976. He received AudioFile’s Golden Voice Award and numerous Earphones Awards and was nominated for a Grammy for his readings.