The Secret Adversary -- United by their love of adventure -- not to mention their romantic attraction -- Tommy Beresford (James Warwick, Lillie) and Tuppence Cowley (Francesca Annis, Madame Bovary) search for a top-secret document lifted from the Lusitania.
The Affair of the Pink Pearl -- In a second romantic mystery set during the Roaring Twenties, Tommy and Tuppence start up their own detective agency and take on their first professional case: the theft of a valuable gem.
The Body in the Library -- Miss Marple (Geraldine McEwan, The Magdalene Sisters) investigates the death of a glamorous young woman whose body turns up in the unlikeliest place.
The Mysterious Affair at Styles -- Hercule Poirot (David Suchet) comes to the aid of an old friend, a recovering war veteran who encounters an apparent murder at the remote English estate of Styles St. Mary.
The Pale Horse -- In swinging '60s England, sculptor Mark Easterbrook (Colin Buchanan, Dalziel and Pascoe) tries to clear himself of a murder that he didn't commit. With two lovely women as allies (Jayne Ashbourne, New Street Law, and Hermione Norris, Cold Feet), he uncovers a conspiracy that seems to involve black magic.
Customer Reviews:
Avg. Customer Rating: 4.0 / 5.0
An eclectic collection.:
It is better to buy the individual series. In this collection, you get the good, the bad and the ugly.
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The Secret Adversary - Tommy and Tuppence
Who is Mr. Brown? After the Great War, out of work Captain, Tommy Beresford (James Warwick) accidentally comes across his lifelong friend and pal Prudence "Tuppence" Cowley (Francesca Annis). Tuppence is also out of work. Over their sparse meal, they speculate on doing any job of anybody for outrageous fees. This... more info
Agatha Movies - the Best:
I ordered these movies and received them earlier than expected and as usual, in excellent condition. I know I've read all her books but Body in the Library had a surprise I didn't remember. All the movies are great!
Great old fashion mysteries:
I love anything by Agatha Christie. These were very well done and if they have another set on DVD, I would purchase them as well.
Somebody You Know Will Be Very Pleased When It Arrives:
"Agatha Christie: Mystery Lover's Collection," a box set consisting of four DVD's, and five classic British mysteries from the Queen of Crime, Agatha Christie, most popular mystery writer of them all, reaches us in time to be a welcome gift for her fans. The set includes a mystery from each of three heavily-watched, bestselling television series, made by Granada for Britain's ITV, independent, privately-owned television stations: "Poirot," "Marple," and "Tommy & Tuppence," as well as a new release of... more info
