DEXTER, Colin. A set of the Inspector Morse novels all warmly inscribed to his secretary Daphne Woodhouse.

Last Bus to Woodstock is inscribed 'Thank you, my faithful secretary, Daphne, for your support. Colin Dexter. 20.5.75' (sellotape repairs to d/w).

Last Seen Wearing is inscribed 'To my very good friends Tom & Daphne from Colin Dexter. 29.4.76.'

The Silent World of Nicholas Quinn is inscribed 'Love & best wishes always - to Daphne, who typed the thing so beautifully. Colin Dexter 18.7.78' (p/b).

The Jewel that was Ours is inscribed 'For my lovely Daphne - How I wish you were still looking after me! Colin Dexter.'

The Way through the woods is inscribed 'For my darling girl, Daphne - How I've missed you since I left OLE! Love and every best wish always. Colin Dexter.'
(OLE refers to the University of Oxford Delegacy of Local Examinations. Dexter worked there as senior assistant secretary from 1966, when he was forced to give up teaching due to deafness, until his retirement in 1988.)

Morse's Greatest Mystery is inscribed 'For my precious Daphne - with deep gratitude - and affection! - always. Colin Dexter (Xmas 93).'

Death is Now My Neighbour is inscribed 'For Daphne - How wonderfully good you've been to me all the years we've known one another! Love - as aye Colin Dexter.'

The Remorseful Day is inscribed 'For Daphne - The most splendid help-mate I ever had in my working life - with gratitude, & best wishes, and love always. Colin Dexter.'

Daphne Woodhouse (1931-2004) lived at Witney in Oxfordshire and was Colin Dexter's secretary from about 1975 to 1990 (14) (box)