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Library's review
England, Cambridge, ca 1980
Indeholder "As Good as Gold", "Morse's Greatest Mystery", "Evans Tries an O-Level", "Dead as a Dodo", "At The Lulu-Bar Motel", "Neighbourhood Watch", "A Case of Mis-Identity", "The Inside Story", "Monty's Revolver", "The Carpet-Bagger", "Last Call".
"As Good as Gold"
"Morse's Greatest Mystery" handler om et rapseri af 400 pund. Morse spiller skjult julemand og erstatter dem af egen lomme.
"Evans Tries an O-Level" handler om en flugtkonge, James Roderick Evans, der har studeret tysk i fængslet og gerne vil til eksamen. Han har flere hjælpere på og har en god flugtplan, selv om fængselsdirektøren fanger ham igen.
"Dead as a Dodo" handler om den lidt pukkelryggede Philip Wise, der får et lift af Morse i en regnbyge og fortæller en historie om en krigstidskæreste/bekendt Dodo Whitaker. Faderen er død for nyligt og Philip dukker op ved bisættelsen i håb om et glimt af den gamle kæreste, selv om der aldrig skete noget fysisk mellem dem. Men hun er der ikke og familien lader heller ikke til at ville sige noget. Morse gætter hurtigt at "Dodo" faktisk hed Ambrose og nok holdt lav profil for ikke at skulle tilbage i krigstjeneste. Et billede af Ambrose i uniform fra krigens start bekræfter det.
"At The Lulu-Bar Motel" handler om Lucy, Luke, Bartholomew og Danny. Og en hel flok af svindlere og fidusmagere, der snører hinanden. For folk er ret godtroende. Og historiens fortæller ender med at stå med sorteper eller i alt fald en stak papir klippet i sammen størrelse som pengesedler.
"Neighbourhood Watch" handler om ???
"A Case of Mis-Identity" handler om Sherlock Holmes og hans bror Mycroft. Men doktor Watson er faktisk snedigst. ???
"The Inside Story" handler om ???
"Monty's Revolver" handler om professor Frank Rawlins, hvis sekretær Carol Summerson ikke kan få børn med sin mand John. Frank har fået 6 drenge med sine to koner, men da Carol og John får et barn, kalder de hende for Francesca.
"The Carpet-Bagger" handler om Danny Smithson, ???
"Last Call" handler om en Peter Sherwood, der bliver fundet død i et hotelværelse. Konen er kemiker og der er natriumfluoracetat (Sodium Fluoroacetate) i hans insulin. Elskerinden Jane Ballantyre bliver opsporet af Morse og Lewis, som så sikkert kan bevise hvad der skete.
Småhistorier om kriminalinspektør Morse og hans håndgangne mand Lewis. Samt nogle stykker uden Morse og Lewis. Nogle få lange (Good as Gold og The Inside Story) og resten korte.
Indeholder "As Good as Gold", "Morse's Greatest Mystery", "Evans Tries an O-Level", "Dead as a Dodo", "At The Lulu-Bar Motel", "Neighbourhood Watch", "A Case of Mis-Identity", "The Inside Story", "Monty's Revolver", "The Carpet-Bagger", "Last Call".
"As Good as Gold"
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handler om en terrorist Muldoon, som politiet har fanget, men hvor en af politimændene Watson har dummet sig og spoleret beviser. Men Muldoon ender med at tilstå hvor han har været og Watson bliver forfremmet alligevel."Morse's Greatest Mystery" handler om et rapseri af 400 pund. Morse spiller skjult julemand og erstatter dem af egen lomme.
"Evans Tries an O-Level" handler om en flugtkonge, James Roderick Evans, der har studeret tysk i fængslet og gerne vil til eksamen. Han har flere hjælpere på og har en god flugtplan, selv om fængselsdirektøren fanger ham igen.
"Dead as a Dodo" handler om den lidt pukkelryggede Philip Wise, der får et lift af Morse i en regnbyge og fortæller en historie om en krigstidskæreste/bekendt Dodo Whitaker. Faderen er død for nyligt og Philip dukker op ved bisættelsen i håb om et glimt af den gamle kæreste, selv om der aldrig skete noget fysisk mellem dem. Men hun er der ikke og familien lader heller ikke til at ville sige noget. Morse gætter hurtigt at "Dodo" faktisk hed Ambrose og nok holdt lav profil for ikke at skulle tilbage i krigstjeneste. Et billede af Ambrose i uniform fra krigens start bekræfter det.
"At The Lulu-Bar Motel" handler om Lucy, Luke, Bartholomew og Danny. Og en hel flok af svindlere og fidusmagere, der snører hinanden. For folk er ret godtroende. Og historiens fortæller ender med at stå med sorteper eller i alt fald en stak papir klippet i sammen størrelse som pengesedler.
"Neighbourhood Watch" handler om ???
"A Case of Mis-Identity" handler om Sherlock Holmes og hans bror Mycroft. Men doktor Watson er faktisk snedigst. ???
"The Inside Story" handler om ???
"Monty's Revolver" handler om professor Frank Rawlins, hvis sekretær Carol Summerson ikke kan få børn med sin mand John. Frank har fået 6 drenge med sine to koner, men da Carol og John får et barn, kalder de hende for Francesca.
"The Carpet-Bagger" handler om Danny Smithson, ???
"Last Call" handler om en Peter Sherwood, der bliver fundet død i et hotelværelse. Konen er kemiker og der er natriumfluoracetat (Sodium Fluoroacetate) i hans insulin. Elskerinden Jane Ballantyre bliver opsporet af Morse og Lewis, som så sikkert kan bevise hvad der skete.
Småhistorier om kriminalinspektør Morse og hans håndgangne mand Lewis. Samt nogle stykker uden Morse og Lewis. Nogle få lange (Good as Gold og The Inside Story) og resten korte.
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Publication
Pan (2007), Edition: Reprints, 288 pages
Description
"Morse had solved so many mysteries in his life. Was he now, he wondered, beginning to glimpse the solution to the greatest mystery of them all... ?"How can the discovery of a short story by a beautiful Oxford graduate lead Chief Inspector Morse to her murderer? What awaits Morse and Lewis in Room 231 of the Randolph Hotel? Why does a theft at Christmas lead the detective to look upon the festive season with uncharacteristic goodwill? And what happens when Morse himself falls victim to a brilliantly executed crime?This dazzling collection of short stories from Inspector Morse's creator, Colin Dexter, includes six ingenious cases for the world's most popular fictional detective - plus five other tantalisingly original tales to delight all lovers of classic crime fiction.… (more)
User reviews
LibraryThing member quixotic-creator
Colin Dexter displays superb skill in creating a detective with distinction, style, wit and razor sharpness. This collection features not only "Morse shorts" but also other stories falling into the mystery category as well. Dexter does not disappoint on any front.
LibraryThing member ReneTee
Inspector Morse mysteries have been my favorites for a while. The mysteries themselves are often a bit convoluted; I think it's the character of Inspector Morse that holds my interest. Morse has a bit of a drinking problem, an eye for the ladies, and a sharp tongue for his underlings, but he's also
Alas, I think I have read them all now.
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very intelligent (of course!) and shows compassion and sensitivity. As I reflect on the series as a whole, I think one could probably make some interesting comments on the treatment of female characters in the series (more on that later, maybe!).Alas, I think I have read them all now.
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LibraryThing member the.ken.petersen
A fun collection of short stories from the pen of Colin Dexter: half featuring his great, eponymous creation and, of the other three, two lacking a master detective. the final tale, both in my review, and also the book, is a tale involving, Sherlock and Mycroft Holmes. These two giants of detective
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fiction rival each other to read the facts behind a disappearing bridegroom mystery that has more than an echo of a real Conan Doyle outing. Dexter, however brings them both to ground when Watson proves them both to be in error. Good for you Mr. Dexter, I have long waited to see Holmes taken down a peg or two by his loyal side-kick! Show Less
LibraryThing member Vivl
My enthusiasm for Colin Dexter's writing flagged during the course of reading this collection of short stories. My initial high opinion was gradually worn down, in large part due to the sparsity of female characters of any depth: those that do appear are largely sexual objects. I suppose I
Don't get me wrong, that wasn't the sole issue. I found many of the stories unsatisfying in a vague way what I find hard to describe, although one in particular, the Sherlock Holmes spoof, was pure genius. That and other bits that inspired the odd wry chuckle earn the extra 1/2 a star above "average". Nevertheless, I shan't be rushing to seek out more Colin Dexter.
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shouldn't have been surprised as Morse on T.V. was always letching after someone or other, but it's still disappointing. Don't get me wrong, that wasn't the sole issue. I found many of the stories unsatisfying in a vague way what I find hard to describe, although one in particular, the Sherlock Holmes spoof, was pure genius. That and other bits that inspired the odd wry chuckle earn the extra 1/2 a star above "average". Nevertheless, I shan't be rushing to seek out more Colin Dexter.
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LibraryThing member Helenliz
Morse is one of those detectives that, due to the TV series has seeped into the nation's conciousness without you having to read any of the books. This was the first time I've read a Morse book, and the series of short stories set in an around Oxford do not all include Morse. I like him, he's a bit
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grumpy, he's a bit set in his ways, he's probably a tyrant to work for, but he has a something about him. There's a heart of gold under the gruff exterior, but there's also a sharp inteliigence and a fine knowledge of human nature. Some of these stories feel like they were trial runs for a longer story, it feels like they could be fleshed out, in othercases, it is just the right length. They are, to some extent, dated, the world has moved on to mobiles and the like, while Morse continues to exist in a world where there are pay phones on the corners of roads. I wonder if that will make them easier to read in the future as a period paiece, it's almost like it feels old fashioned now, but will be historic in the future. Show Less
LibraryThing member joeldinda
Short stories and novellas; about half are Morse stories. Dead as a Dodo is absolutely delightful; most of the rest are interesting.
LibraryThing member sarahlh
My first introduction to the world of Morse and it is wonderful. Very humorous and clever - and I love the characters Morse and Lewis, natch. Even the non-Morse stories were really good (especially the one with Sherlock Holmes). I'm really going to have to hunt down the rest of the series now!
Language
Original language
English
Original publication date
1993
Physical description
282 p.; 19.6 cm
ISBN
0330451901 / 9780330451901
Local notes
Omslag: Michael Wildsmith / Millenium Images
Omslaget viser en masse stearinlys på et alter
Indskannet omslag - N650U - 150 dpi
Omslagsfoto Michael Wildsmith
Side 221: franking-machine (frankeringsmaskine)
Side 259: subfusc (betyder en neutral mørk farve i denne sammenhæng, tror jeg)
Omslaget viser en masse stearinlys på et alter
Indskannet omslag - N650U - 150 dpi
Omslagsfoto Michael Wildsmith
Side 221: franking-machine (frankeringsmaskine)
Side 259: subfusc (betyder en neutral mørk farve i denne sammenhæng, tror jeg)
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Pages
282
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