- Paperback: 320 pages
- Publisher: Macmillan; New edition edition (9 Jun 1995)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0333647483
- ISBN-13: 978-0333647486
- Product Dimensions: 23 x 15.8 x 3 cm
- Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 3,178,853 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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The 11th Inspector Morse novel begins when a body is discovered in a set of rooms off the prestigious staircase in the most famous Oxford college of them all. Colin Dexter has twice won the Crime Writers' Association Gold Dagger Award.
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‘Bizarre and bewildering – that’s what so many murder investigations in the past had proved to be … In this respect, at least, Lewis was correct in his thinking. What he could not have known was what unprecedented anguish the present case would cause to Morse’s soul.’ Chief Superintendent Strange’s opinion was that too little progress had been made since the discovery of a corpse in a North Oxford flat. The victim had been killed by a single stab wound to the stomach. Yet the police had now weapon, no suspect, no motive. Within days of taking over the case Chief Inspector Morse and Sergeant Lewis uncover startling new information about the life and death of Dr Felix McClure. When another body is discovered Morse suddenly finds himself with rather too many suspects. For once, he can see no solution. But then he receives a letter containing a declaration of love…
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This is a superb novel from Colin Dexter. I thoroughly enjoyed reading it and I thoroughly recommend it. The relationship between Morse and Lewis sparkles in this novel and the plot is so gripping I read this book in a day on holiday. The plot revolves around three women ('The Daughters of Cain') who are connected to each other through their loathing of one man.
Morse first investigates the murder of Dr Felix McClure and Morse and Lewis have an immediate suspect. Morse becomes romantically involved with a young woman who may be connected with the murder of the second victim. This book is vintage Dexter and is very easy to read. The plot grips you and there are some good twists near the end of the novel. The Daughters of Cain is one of the best Morse novels and the subplots and suspense keep you reading right to the end.
Excellent stuff
5 stars
Morse first investigates the murder of Dr Felix McClure and Morse and Lewis have an immediate suspect. Morse becomes romantically involved with a young woman who may be connected with the murder of the second victim. This book is vintage Dexter and is very easy to read. The plot grips you and there are some good twists near the end of the novel. The Daughters of Cain is one of the best Morse novels and the subplots and suspense keep you reading right to the end.
Excellent stuff
5 stars
10 of 14 people found the following review helpful
Format:Mass Market Paperback
I am new to reading full length novels (i'm only 11) and i decided to start with this one. I can honestly say that this novels has inspired me to read. The plot is great, teh writing brilliant, the characters really interesting. I have no fault at all with this book. it is entirely thought provoking and you can totally understand the motives of the criminal(or criminals) and even feel a certain compassion for them, no you DO feel compassion for them. This book has shaped my future reading material. thank You Mr Dexter.
2 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio Cassette
Bought as a surprise for my 83 year old friend who is going blind and misses reading. She was delighted with them.
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The classic murder mystery once again
Or at least that is the way it looks. Colin Dexter starts off with his usual prologue where one can pick up odd bits of information, which at the time of reading them don't mean an... Read more
Published on 12 Sep 2009 by Thomas Koetzsch
Banal, with silly bits
Earlier this year I read The Daughters of Cain by Colin Dexter, one of the Morse series. Now, I've always had a liking for Morse, mainly because the much-missed John Thaw played... Read more
Published on 29 Oct 2008 by lurgee
"Set apart from the rest of their kind by..the mark of Cain"
In one of the best of the Inspector Morse series, author Colin Dexter juggles several intricate plot lines, keeping the reader totally absorbed in each subplot and, especially, in... Read more
Published on 1 April 2006 by Mary Whipple
Morse is better on the telly!
Having seen, and enjoyed, Inspector Morse on the small screen, I felt I should enjoy Morse as his creator had fashioned him.
I was not impressed. Read more
Published on 23 Jan 2001
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