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Title: The Remorseful Day Author: Colin Dexter Edition: 1st Edition / 1st Printing Signed by the author to the title page

First UK edition, first impression of the thirteenth and final Inspector Morse novel.

Flat-signed by Colin Dexter in blue ink directly onto the title page, without dedication or inscription. Complete first printing number line (1 3 5 7 9 8 6 4 2) present on the copyright page. An exceptional, collector-grade copy. Condition Book: Fine. The original black cloth boards are perfectly sharp, clean, and rigid, featuring bright gilt lettering to the spine. The binding is tight and square. Includes the original sewn-in purple silk ribbon bookmark in immaculate condition. Purple endpapers and internal pages are pristine, crisp, and entirely unmarked. Free from previous owner names, bookplates, or inscriptions. Dust Jacket: Fine. Original photographic jacket by Michael Trevillion is crisp and vibrant, unclipped, showing the original UK publication price of £16.99. Smooth, unrubbed surfaces with absolutely no chipping, tears, or creasing. Spine is deep, rich, and entirely unfaded by light exposure. Summary The Remorseful Day serves as the poignant final case for Chief Inspector Morse who, despite his rapidly declining health, becomes obsessed with solving the murder of nurse Yvonne Harrison. Reopened a year after her death following an anonymous tip, the investigation forces Morse and Detective Sergeant Lewis to navigate a complex web of blackmail, adultery, and deceit surrounding the victim's social circle. As Morse faces his own impending mortality, the duo uncovers a brilliant twist that ultimately solves the crime, concluding one of British detective fiction's most celebrated partnerships.