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Inspector Morse

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Inspector Morse is a fictional detective created by British author Colin Dexter. Morse is the central character in 13 mystery novels, first appearing in Last Bus to Woodstock (1975). He is known for his erudition and curmudgeonly nature, often theorizing complex solutions to crimes, with his more practical partner, Detective Sgt. Lewis, assisting him. The novels were adapted into a popular British television series, Inspector Morse, which ran from 1987 to 2000. Dexter's work received numerous awards, and the character of Morse has also been featured in spin-off series like Lewis and Endeavour.1

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