Title: Last Bus to Woodstock (Signed & Inscribed Book Club Edition) Author: Colin Dexter Edition: First UK Book Club Edition, Signed & Inscribed Seller Description: First UK Book Club Edition, published simultaneously or shortly after the Macmillan true first edition. Hardcover in original publisher's cloth. This copy is rare and uniquely hand-signed and inscribed by the author, Colin Dexter, on the title page. Condition Report:
Book: Very Good. Pages are clean, bright, and tightly bound. Minimal bumping to the spine ends. No ownership names, stamps, or heavy foxing.
Dust Jacket: Very Good. Unclipped jacket with no price listed as is usual for book club editions. Vibrant colours with only minor shelf wear and light creasing to the edges. No major tears or chips. Now protected in a removable, archival-quality clear sleeve.
A highly collectible, signed copy of the very first Inspector Morse novel. Ideal for serious crime fiction collectors and fans of the series. Summary: Inspector Morse and Sergeant Lewis investigate the murder of a young woman found in a pub car park after hitchhiking, with the investigation centered on deciphering a coded diary message. Morse navigates a web of lies surrounding a secret lover, ultimately uncovering a complex case of jealousy and mistaken identity. This debut novel in the series presents a compelling murder mystery set in the Oxford area.