The Ruth Rendell Mysteries, Set 1

Product Description The psychological crime dramas as seen on public television From cold, rock-strewn moors to comfortable suburban estates, award-winning writer Ruth Rendell explores the dark fissures between friends and family members that motivate murder. Talented casts bring Rendell’s unforgettable characters to life in four complex stories of suspense. Master of the Moor—Since boyhood, Stephen Whalby (Colin Firth) has sought solitude on the wild, windy moor. But his taciturn ways and familiarity with the wilderness make him the prime suspect in a series of shocking murders. Approx. 154 min. Vanity Dies Hard—After her best friend mysteriously disappears, Alice Fielding (Eleanor David) begins to suspect foul play, perhaps even murder. And the killer may have targeted Alice herself as the next victim. Approx. 155 min. The Secret House of Death—Newly divorced Susan Townsend (Amanda Redman) makes a grisly discovery in her suburban neighborhood and soon becomes involved in a potentially deadly intrigue. Approx. 103 min. The Double—Two women, identical in appearance but totally different in personality, compete for the affections of one man. Which will lose love and perhaps her life? Approx. 103 min. DVD SPECIAL FEATURES INCLUDE Ruth Rendell biography and cast filmographies. Amazon.com The Ruth Rendell Mysteries Volume 1 include four adaptations of Rendell's brand of psychological mystery, tales of relative or questionable guilt, stories of truth-seekers who had long been obtuse, thrillers in which murder suspects are in the spotlight because of previously, under-the-radar neurotic tendencies. Volume 1 begins with the fascinating "Master of the Moor," starring Colin Firth as Stephen, a man who has found, since his troubled childhood, great comfort in the moor near his longtime village home. That is, until the presence of murdered women for whom Firth's character comes under suspicion, a situation not helped by some unusual quirks in Stephen's background and personality. An intriguing class drama, "Vanity Dies Hard" concerns two, longtime friends, wealthy Alice (Eleanor David) and struggling Nesta (Jane Gurnett), who come to a crossroads in their relationship when Alice marries a young, hunky teacher, Andrew (Mark Frankel). A square peg in Alice's world of refinement and gossip, Andrew begins tying Alice to their home, a situation she must reject when she suspects Nesta has disappeared--and Andrew might have something to do with it. "The Secret House of Death" finds newly divorced mother Susan (Amanda Redman) trying to avoid the culture of gossip that consumes other women in her suburban neighborhood. But when Susan discovers the bodies of an adulterous neighbor and his lover in her neighbor's house, she begins putting the pieces together and not coincidentally puts her life at risk. Finally, "The Double" is a mind-bender about a fellow, Peter (Jason Flemyng), who becomes involved with a woman who is the apparent double of his girlfriend. A prediction of death and questions about who this mystery double really is make this a captivating drama. --Tom Keogh Review Great fun for mystery fans. -- Deseret Morning News, February 26, 2007 This series is at its best when Colin Firth is solving crimes. -- Bergen Record, February 19, 2007 Something new for Colin Firth fans to devour. -- Buffalo News, March 2, 2007 Talented casts bring Rendell's unforgettable characters to life in four complex stories of suspense. -- Exclusive Magazine, February, 2007
ASIN: B000L21286
VSKU: LFV.B000L21286.VG
Condition: Very Good
Author/Artist:Colin Firth|Eleanor David|Amanda Redman|Jane Gurnett|Marc Evans; Jim Goddard; Mary McMurray; Alan Grint
Binding: Dvd
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Condition Notes: DVD Very Good - Case is in great condition. Comes with all artwork. Disc quality is near perfect. Guarantee in working condition. If applicable: Digital copy or ultraviolet codes may be expired or not included.