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EAN-139781569387429   EAN-13 barcode 9781569387429
Product NameInspector Alleyn Mysteries, Set 1
LanguageEnglish
CategoryElectronics / Photography: A/V Media: Movie / TV
Short DescriptionWeight:1.04 pounds
Amazon.comA Buy on Amazon ~ B0006Q93EW
SKU3Y-SXBY-99GA
Price New125.99 US Dollars    (curriencies)
Price Used47.92 US Dollars    (curriencies)
Aspect Ratio1.33:1
CastPatrick Malahide
GenreMYSTERY & THRILLERS
Width5.5 inches    (convert)
Height2.5 inches    (convert)
Length7.75 inches    (convert)
Weight16.64 ounces    (convert)
BindingDvd
FormatBox set, Closed-captioned, Color, NTSC
Published01/01/1994
Run Time392 minutes
Long DescriptionFrom the "golden age" of the British mystery comes a hard-working Scotland Yard detective whose breeding and bearing give him unique access to the fashionable world in which these stories are set. Drawing on her love of theatre and art, New Zealand novelist Ngaio Marsh created elegant crime-puzzlers full of quirky characters with hidden agendas, all brought meticulously to life in this BBC series. The keen intelligence and subtle persistence of Chief Inspector Alleyn (Patrick Malahide, The Singing Detective ) are complemented by the insights of his independent lady friend, artist Agatha Troy (Belinda Lang, To Serve Them All My Days ), and the loyalty of his partner, Detective Inspector Fox (William Simons, Sergeant Cribb ).
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