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The aristocratic Inspector Lynley and working-class Detective Sergeant Havers are a most improbable detective team with a definite knack for solving difficult crimes. Based on the Lynley and Havers characters from Elizabeth George's Inspector Lynley Mysteries, this fourth Inspector Lynley Mysteries set begins where the third leaves off, just after Lynley and his wife Helen have separated following the loss of their baby and as Havers is returning to work after having been shot in the line of duty. "In Divine Proportion" finds the pair deep in the countryside where they must sort out a host of small-town relationships and piece together a string of seemingly disparate clues in order to bring two murderers to justice. Lynley and Havers are off on a brief holiday to visit Lynley's mother Lady Asherton in "In the Guise of Death" when an apparent suicide in a neighboring stable draws Lynley back to work. Eventually, a smuggling ring that includes some most unexpected players is revealed. It seems that even the House of Lords is not immune to fraud and murder in "The Seed of Cunning," but the question that haunts Lynley is whether its members are exempt from the legal ramifications of their actions. Lynley's pursuit of justice without regard for protocol and self-restraint in the face of illegal immigrants, organ trading, and the search for an immensely valuable ancient Koran may quite possibly prove his downfall in "The Word of God." These PBS Inspector Lynley Mysteries are suspenseful, thought-provoking, and thoroughly engaging. --Tami Horiuchi
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Inspectors Lynley and Havers (Nathaniel Parker and Sharon Small), Elizabeth George’s crime-cracking duo from opposite sides of the track, are back in four intriguing new contemporary mysteries. The new series picks up where the last story ended—with Havers shot in the line of duty, and Lynley estranged from his wife Helen. How will these traumas affect their ability to do their jobs?
In Divine Proportion: In their first case since Havers was shot, Lynley and Havers investigate the shotgun murder of a young woman. As they unravel the dark secrets of a rural village, Lynley worries that the investigation will reopen old wounds for his partner.
In the Guise of Death: A hanging near Lynley’s family estate draws Lynley and Havers into the world of horse breeding, and forces Lynley to consider his future: Is it with the police or the family business?
The Seed of Cunning: A body found floating in the Thames leads Lynley and Havers from the lowest rungs of political life to the lofty corridors of power. Meanwhile, Havers goes to a singles night with the hope of finding a life outside of work.
The Word of God: The discovery of a body frozen inside a meat truck leads Lynley and Havers into the world of struggling immigrants. As Lynley waits to hear about the fate of his marriage to Helen, another woman tries to lure him into an affair.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Does not Dissapoint.,
By Bonnie & Her Daughter (Saskatchewan) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Inspector Lynley Mysteries Vol (DVD)
Inspector Lynley Mysteries are the best.They have suspence, drama, and comedy. They sensitivly deal with contraversial issues, without fear of offending, yet without offending either. Once againn Series four proved, this is one of the best British Shows.
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4.5 out of 5 stars (24 customer reviews) 36 of 37 people found the following review helpful
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WOW!!,
By phantomfan - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Inspector Lynley Mysteries Vol (DVD)
This series has been steadily improving since its debut double-episode five or so years ago, and after the cliffhanger ending of Season 3 I was very eager to get my hands on Season 4. But as impressive as it has been up to this point, I was still not prepared!As an avid fan of the British murder mystery genre, I have never seen a series improve so much in just one season, and I was a staunch fan before. Everything about Season 4 is extraordinary. The stories, the interaction of the characters which has made the show such a joy to follow, the magnificent acting of Parker and Small, the stunning scenery, even the cinematography has become more edgy and artistic. The series has reached entirely new and unprecedented heights. I would say it is now in a completely different league. Wow is an understatement! I must nit-pick, though - what a shame that this perfection is not presented as well as it could be. Letterbox is a poor substitute for anamorphic widescreen, and it deserves better. Also some extras would be more than welcome. However, for the price, what you will get is certainly more than worth the money. Despite the shortcomings of the set, the series itself is without flaw, comparable in quality (almost) to Foyle's War, and far superior to Midsomer, Frost, and all the rest of the greats in the canon. If you are new to the series, I believe you will be enchanted on the merits of this season alone, but if you have been following it since its rather humble beginnings, you will be amazed. Season 4 is less "gritty" and more aesthetic than previous seasons, and has developed beyond the confines of E. George's (reputedly very gritty) novels into an entity all its own. Extremly well done. And now - after a cliffhanger even more stunning than the last one - I eagerly await Season 5. I can't WAIT to see what they do next!! 23 of 24 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
"Who says we cope?",
By Erica Bell - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Inspector Lynley Mysteries Vol (DVD)
Philip Larkin wrote that there are two kinds of people: "book Bond" lovers and "film Bond" lovers, and that these two warring camps of James Bond fans can't get along because they admire completely different Bonds. I think fans of Elizabeth George's Insector Linley books may feel the same about this cracking BBC series, but I wouldn't know. I'm too enamored of these disparate characters, whose warts are becoming particularly prominent as their partership deepens.Kudos to the screenwriters, who muscled up George's books, and drew out the underlying Havers/Lynley Non-Romance, the dead-ended pratfalls of which are beginning to take their toll on them--and others. Lynley in particular needs a holiday, but he won't take one because--well, because that's how he deals. Bad move. Nathaniel Parker and Sharon Small make this could-have-been-wretched series so much their own it's breathtaking. They play it absolutely straight. Fans have watched Tom Lynley cope with Barbara's snarkey, jealous, defensive jabs, and now they'll watch Barbara come into her own as Tom turns brittle after his baby's death. It's all very melodramatic, but having been with them since the beginning, we are rooting for them more than I'd care to admit,even if Tom has to spend some time in the pokey. Oops! Fans can rejoice: #4 is as good--if better--than #1-3. And as for #5: well, surely at some point, Tom and Barb will split a pint, turn on a bar or two of the fire, put their feet up, and talk. But if they do, this wonderful, atmospheric series will be over. 13 of 14 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
MATURING,
By GEORGE RANNIE "GWRJWMCL" - Published on Amazon.com
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This review is from: Inspector Lynley Mysteries Vol (DVD)
The "Inspector Lynley Mysteries" series is currently one of my favorites in this genre (murder/mysteries) I own all of the seasons including, of course, this season four. It truly has gotten better and better with each consecutive season. Season, four, to me is the very best so far. The primary reason for the aforesaid feeling is that Inspector Lynley's sidekick, Barbara Havers as played by Sharon Small is maturing into a wonderfully astute detective. I've always admired the character of Havers with her "salt of the earth" wisdom and common sense; however, in season four, she really has come into her own--very wise, very knowledgeable and physically very beautiful. In other words, she holds her own with the character of Inspector Lynley as played marvelously by Nathaniel Parker; plus she has become an indispensable partner to him and perhaps a future love interest (Thank god, that dreary wife that he's so in love with has sort of disappeared). In the episode `The Seed of Cunning" Havers proves her worth. That episode is "nail biting" good!Yes there is the preverbal "cliff hanger". Lynley, this time is the one in trouble! I loved Season four of this series--it is sooooooo good! |
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