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Inspector Alleyn Mysteries: Set 2

William Simons (Actor), Patrick Malahide (Actor) | Rated: NR (Not Rated) | Format: DVD

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Based on the bestselling novels by Ngaio Marsh, this BBC mystery series features an aristocratic detective who is both a romantic hero and a thoroughly modern cop.

Get ready for a second caseload of complex crimes and quirky criminals deftly handled by Chief Inspector Roderick Alleyn (Patrick Malahide, The Singing Detective). A hard-working Scotland Yard detective, Alleyn's aristocratic breeding allows him to blend into the high-society realm in which these crimes occur. In stories based on the classic mystery novels by Ngaio Marsh, Alleyn traps a murderous blackmailer stalking London's debutante set, attends a lethal luncheon at the home of a gracious host, uncovers the killer of a World War I veteran's entrusted confidant, and witnesses heinous exploits on a picturesque Scottish island. The chief inspector gets expert assistance from his partner, Detective Inspector Fox (William Simons, Sergeant Cribb), and his insightful lady friend, artist Agatha Troy (Belinda Lang, To Serve Them All My Days). Guest stars include Diana Quick, John Gielgud, Geoffrey Palmer, Derek Benfield, Margaret Tyzack and Tom Wilkinson.

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Amazon.com: 4.7 out of 5 stars (14 customer reviews)

56 of 59 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars British to the core!, Mar 27 2006
By Dick from Dellwood "dfromd" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Inspector Alleyn Mysteries: Set 2 (DVD)
Having read all of Ngaio Marsh, Dorothy Sayers and Agatha Christie to name the most well known British mystery authors (Marsh is a native New Zealander) I rate Sayers # 1, Marsh #2 and Christie #3. Having watched all the available BBC renditions of Christie and Sayers and now the first for me of Marsh(I started with set 2) My opinion is that they have caught the essence of Marsh very well. If anything in a couple of the ones in this set the early melodrama is a bit heavy, not in character with what I recall of the books. However the portrayal of Inspector Alleyn and Troy agree with the low key "veddy British" behavior one woiuld expect from a Scotland Yard Inspector from the privileged class and his artist paramour. Perhaps some of the reviewers of set 1, which I am getting, but not viewed yet, who think the performances too stodgy have been watching too much shoot-em up American TV with no plot, just sex and violence. The settings of the ones we have viewed to date are outstanding and the character portrayal has been suberb. Much more depth than is possible in say a Christie story.

I rate these Inspector Alleyn five stars as well done completely true to the Ngaio Marsh intent. If you do not like the books don't buy the the videos, if you do like the books, then by all means get the videos.

20 of 20 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Feel-good mysteries, interesting puzzles., April 21 2007
By DS - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Inspector Alleyn Mysteries: Set 2 (DVD)
This series does a delightful rendition of the books. The mysteries are interesting puzzles, the feeling of the time and people is authentic,and the people are warmly personable and polite. This is a really pleasant change from violent race-across-the-screen action. It is a time where people matter, puzzles can be unravelled, and we can respect the constabulary. Reassuring and interesting at the same time. Worth watching many times.

21 of 24 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars I just can't help myself., Aug 5 2006
By K. Webster "KRW" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Inspector Alleyn Mysteries: Set 2 (DVD)
I love this series. Both sets are great. I do like set two better. I find that second seasons often seem better than the first. The actors maybe more relaxed, who knows. I just can not stop revisiting these stories. I only wish there was a third season.
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