Murder with Mozart
Throughout this installment, Mozart piano sonatas, in particular the Turkish K 331, provide the background music. There is a large cast of characters and when we eliminate those who appear for color only, we are still left with several, who all participate in the tale one way or another. We have two murders, adultery, homosexuality, corporate irregularities and cover ups. Even Superintendent Rennie, filling in for Chief Superintendent Strange, who is on holiday, is gotten to as he unwittingly suggests Morse should withdraw and go on holiday. Lewis is obsessed with the first post-mortem, which annoys Morse but yields important results. It requires serious concentration to follow this intricate plot and you may wish to view it a second time to catch all the details. The entry is strengthened by the appearance of Geoffrey Palmer in a major role.