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  • The Remorseful Day

  • By: Colin Dexter
  • Narrated by: Kevin Whately
  • Length: 3 hrs and 4 mins
  • 4.5 out of 5 stars (115 ratings)

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The Remorseful Day

By: Colin Dexter
Narrated by: Kevin Whately
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Publisher's summary

The murder of Yvonne Harrison at her home in the Cotswold village of Lower Swinstead has left Thames Valley CID baffled. A year after the dreadful crime, they are still no nearer to making an arrest. But one man has yet to tackle the case - and it is just the sort of puzzle at which Chief Inspector Morse excels.

So why is he adamant that he will not lead the re-investigation, despite the entreaties of Chief Superintendent Strange and the dark hints of some new evidence? And why, if he refuses to take on the case officially, does he seem to be carrying out his own private enquiries?

For Sergeant Lewis, this is yet another example of the unsettling behaviour his chief has been displaying of late - as if the sergeant didn't have enough to worry about with Morse's increasingly fragile health.

But when Lewis learns that Morse was once friendly with Yvonne Harrison, he begins to suspect that the man who has earned his admiration over so many years knows more about her death than anyone else.

© Colin Dexter; (P) Macmillan Publishers Ltd
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Elegant end of Inspector Morse series

Sgt. Lewis as narrator is especially authentic as this closes the series. Ending so Morse!

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Good read. Wish there were more.

What did you love best about The Remorseful Day?

As usual with Morse stories, well told and engrossing; as murder mysteries should be.

Who was your favorite character and why?

Morse.

What about Kevin Whately’s performance did you like?

Seeing him on Inspector Lewis brings him to life as narrator.

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Morse is sick

He still carries on but now it's time for Lewis to step into the limelight. Very compelling read.

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Excellent rendition of a classic book

I listen to this audiobook over and over and enjoy it every time. I highly recommend this audiobook to everyone.

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love morse

so sad this is the last book, will not leave spoilers for those who not read but a must for morse fans and great thats it is read by Kevin whately who played lewis in the tv show

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Final Morse story is masterful

As a big Inspector Morse fan, I strongly recommend this acclaimed final story, which reveals much more of Morse's relationships with Strange and Lewis , and how those relationships influence his approach in solving his complex last case.

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Huge FAN of Insp. Morse & Lewis shows and stories!

Kevin Whately’s performance is spot on, and I felt so much nostalgia for the wonderful series that we loved so much and watched again and again.

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