The Dead Of Jericho (inspector Morse 5) -

While the police initially declare it a suicide, Morse is haunted by what he saw—and what he didn't do—when he visited her house just hours before the body was discovered. What follows is a labyrinthine investigation involving:

: Wealthy owners of a small publishing firm with murky ties to Anne. The Dead of Jericho (Inspector Morse 5)

For fans of the TV series , reading the original novel can be a jarring, yet rewarding, experience. While the police initially declare it a suicide,

: Whose sons Anne had tutored, revealing a web of blackmail and hidden identities. The Dead of Jericho (Inspector Morse 5)

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