The Inspector Lynley Mysteries - Set 3

Starring:Catherine McDonough, Steven Webb, Sharon Small, Al Weaver, Terence Harvey, Daniel Ryan, Nathaniel Parker, Lesley Vickerage, Shaughan Seymour, Tim Frances, Jenny Agutter, Gabrielle Reidy, Susan Gilmore, Abbie Humphreys, Abby Ford, Lucy Brooks, Paul Ridley, Oliver Cotton, Lisa Palfrey, Paul Copley
Director: Alrick Riley, Sebastian Graham Jones
Studio: Wgbh Boston
Product Type: DVD

Editorial Review:
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The Inspector Lynley Mysteries: Set 3 begins where set 2 left off, with Detective Sergeant Barbara Havers (Sharon Small) enduring a demotion following her controversial (though logical) handling of the climactic crisis at the end of "Deception on His Mind." But Havers is soon brought back into action as a sleuth in the first story here, "In Pursuit of the Proper Sinner," when her mentor, Detective Inspector Thomas Lynley (Nathaniel Parker), requests her participation in solving a double murder. One of the victims is the daughter of a retired Superintendent in Vice, who believes the killer is probably someone he once put away in jail. But the aristocratic Lynley and working-class Havers, an unusual team created in a series of novels by Elizabeth George, find the truth is more complicated than that as their investigation leads into a seamy world.

Long past their class differences and early conflicts--most of which were over differing perceptions and levels of experience with police business--Havers and Lynley increasingly cling to their relationship as events in their individual lives get more complex. This is especially true of Lynley, whose marriage suffers as he struggles to find a balance between work and home. Indeed, work only gets more complicated in "A Traitor to Memory," which concerns the murder of a woman who (a) disappeared from her family years before following the death of her daughter and (b) appears to have been on her way to see a man who claims never to have known her. "A Cry for Justice" sees Havers regaining esteem and ground in the homicide division after she determines that a woman thought to have committed suicide might have, in fact, been murdered. Finally, loyalties are tested in "If Wishes Were Horses," when a forensic psychologist--the former mentor of Lynley's wife--is killed by a car bomb. Havers and Lynley's investigation finds evidence that the latter's pregnant spouse might have been involved with the dead man at one time. As the chips fall, tragedy strikes Lynley's already unhappy marriage, followed by another terrible crisis that befalls the other important woman in his life, Havers. --Tom Keogh
Description
Lynley and Havers are about to face their ultimate tests. Nathaniel Parker (Far from the Madding Crowd) and Sharon Small (About A Boy) return as the New Scotland Yard team of Detective Inspector Thomas Lynley and Detective Sergeant Barbara Havers in four riveting murder mysteries that share some striking--and disturbing--parallels to their own lives. Having weathered the early storms of their partnership, the high-brow Inspector and the emphatically working-class Sergeant face new challenges--including questions about Havers' future and Lynley's loyalty. While solving murders remains the partners' focus, Lynley finds it hard to find the proper balance between work and marriage to his wife, Helen, while Havers struggles to bounce back from her demotion and to find her proper path in life. While Lynley and Havers unravel the heinous and suspenseful mysteries based on Elizabeth George's best-selling whodunits, they are also grappling with a mounting series of challenges and twists in their personal lives in a season that culminates with a true cliffhanger.

In Pursuit of the Proper Sinner The daughter of a retired detective and her companion are murdered in the bucolic countryside of northern England, leading Lynley and Havers to countless suspects--and more victims.

A Traitor to Memory When Eugenie Martin falls victim to foul play, her complicated and tragic past provides Lynley and Havers with an obvious suspect--and a case that doesn't quite add up.

A Cry for Justice Morag McNicholl appeared to live a life of quiet respectability, but her death reveals a darker existence. As Lynley focuses on her mysterious past and the death toll mounts, Havers follows her hunches by going undercover.

Amazon.com

The Inspector Lynley Mysteries: Set 3 begins where set 2 left off, with Detective Sergeant Barbara Havers (Sharon Small) enduring a demotion following her controversial (though logical) handling of the climactic crisis at the end of "Deception on His Mind." But Havers is soon brought back into action as a sleuth in the first story here, "In Pursuit of the Proper Sinner," when her mentor, Detective Inspector Thomas Lynley (Nathaniel Parker), requests her participation in solving a double murder. One of the victims is the daughter of a retired Superintendent in Vice, who believes the killer is probably someone he once put away in jail. But the aristocratic Lynley and working-class Havers, an unusual team created in a series of novels by Elizabeth George, find the truth is more complicated than that as their investigation leads into a seamy world.

Description

Lynley and Havers are about to face their ultimate tests. Nathaniel Parker (Far from the Madding Crowd) and Sharon Small (About A Boy) return as the New Scotland Yard team of Detective Inspector Thomas Lynley and Detective Sergeant Barbara Havers in four riveting murder mysteries that share some striking--and disturbing--parallels to their own lives. Having weathered the early storms of their partnership, the high-brow Inspector and the emphatically working-class Sergeant face new challenges--including questions about Havers' future and Lynley's loyalty. While solving murders remains the partners' focus, Lynley finds it hard to find the proper balance between work and marriage to his wife, Helen, while Havers struggles to bounce back from her demotion and to find her proper path in life. While Lynley and Havers unravel the heinous and suspenseful mysteries based on Elizabeth George's best-selling whodunits, they are also grappling with a mounting series of challenges and twists in their personal lives in a season that culminates with a true cliffhanger.

A Traitor to Memory When Eugenie Martin falls victim to foul play, her complicated and tragic past provides Lynley and Havers with an obvious suspect--and a case that doesn't quite add up.

Customer Reviews:

Great series but annoying lines on top of screen.......2007-04-30

I love the Inspector Lynley Series but couldn't watch this series because of moving, annoying lines on the top of the screen on all four installments. I've obtained this series from two different sources now and both have these lines.

british best.......2006-03-03

the best of the detective series and a must for your own cllection dvds

GREAT SERIES CONTINUES.......2006-01-30

This superb "Murder/Mystery" series continues to delight me in every way especially with its two main characters. As stated before in my review of Series Two of this Murder/mystery, I'm besotted with the character of Barbara Havers as played by Sharon Small. I really feel that her character "matured" wonderfully in Series Three exhibiting much of her "strength" therein-she is more than willing to "stand-up" to the powerful men that are "running the show" in other words her bosses or those that consider themselves her "betters". Continuing where Series Two left-off with Havers having suffered the unjustified and humiliating demotion to merely "a cop on the beat" she really proves that she is made of "tough stuff" helping upper-class Lynley (who, to me is, at first in this series, sickeningly tolerant towards Havers while at the same time, rather condescending towards her) to solve some mysteries with her "of common folk" intelligence playing a vital part in resolving the cases and showing Lynley that he needs her in more ways than one (to me that also includes romantically which, of course, still remains hidden). She certainly, on a few occasions verbally "lets him have it"! In most of the instances, it's good that she is there because Lynley is having troubles "on the home front" with that bore of a wife that he's so in love with-I'll never understand the attraction! However, their relationship (or lack thereof) with all of its ramifications adds "interest" to the program (if nothing else but confirming the saying "love is blind" This is very evident in Series Three. There's a pregnancy that I don't think Lynley is too happy about with the bore of a wife not too happy with his reaction). The two main characters of this series are a wonderful duo and the writers have allowed in Series Three them to somewhat meld naturally (while maintaining their fierce independence) with the characters changing in a most natural way. Especially in Series Three, it's a good thing for Lynley that Havers is around. When a case hits too close to his home, Lynley almost loses it with Havers really proving her "worth".

Havers in series three has become a little more of a "lady" while Lynley is less of a "dandy". However, the "class thing" is still very much evident which adds just the right amount of "spice" to the series. The "class status" of the characters (Lynley's upper class" and Havers "working class") was very evident in the third disc episode "A Cry for Justice" with both of their sensibilities needed in order to solve the murder/mystery. That was just one of the four outstanding shows in Series Three. All are great! I'm really looking forward to more series from this murder/mystery show-I love it!

a thinkers mystery.......2005-10-07

i enjoy the Lynley mysteries so much. the stories include the case itself and then insight into the main charaters lives. i love the interaction between lynley and havers. i think they do truly enjoy each others company even though they are from different backgrounds. i so enjoy watching them play off of each other. i always find myself feeling for the two of them. one thing i really appreciate about lynley is that, when he does lose his temper or say something harsh, he always goes back at sometime and apologizes for his words. now there is a great man!

Lynley = Love.......2005-09-29

This series is great. The acting is great. The stories are great, even the two not based on Elizabeth George's books are great. The funny thing is that the books are so complex that you can watch the show and then read the book and not all be spoiled because they are so different, but they are both so good. My only complaint is that the sound on BBC productions consistantly sucks. How can their be an entire country with bad sound production? But I can't blame the DVDs because it's been like that on every British show I've ever seen via DVD or BBC America.

The Inspector Lynley Mysteries Series 1, 2, & 3

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British mystery fan
Lynley & Havers Rock!!
The best of the British mysteries
A captivating collection of 13 episodes of backstabbing, intrigue, and murder

The Inspector Lynley Mysteries Series 1, 2, & 3
Starring: Nathaniel Parker , Sharon Small , Anthony Calf , Amanda Ryan , and Emma Fielding
Director: Richard Laxton , Tim Leandro , and Edward Bennett
Manufacturer: Wgbh Boston
ProductGroup: DVD
Binding: DVD

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ASIN: B0009UZG82
Release Date: 2005-11-01

Description

Inspector Thomas Lynley and Sergeant Barbara Havers, the most celebrated British detective duo in years, employ cunning, intuition, and street smarts to unravel some of the most heinous and suspenseful crimes. Despite their obvious differences- he is an upper-crust aristocrat, while she is decidedly working class- the sleuths evolve into a potent team, deciphering tantalizing mysteries. Based on the popular detective novels of Elizabeth George, and starring Nathaniel Parker (Far from the Madding Crowd) and Sharon Small (About a Boy). Includes A Great Deliverance, Series 1, Series 2, and Series 3--13 Inspector Lynley mysteries in all.

Customer Reviews:

British mystery fan.......2007-01-10

I like the author, Elizabeth George, and I like these adaptations. They do not follow the story line all the time, but they are still excellent.

Lynley & Havers Rock!!.......2006-11-10

Wait. They're British, and somewhat understated, so they can't really ROCK!!! But they rock anyway. Best detective series out there (other than Foyle's War).

The best of the British mysteries.......2006-10-07

Over the years I have seen several of the Inspector Lynley mysteries and was very impressed. This collection provides 13 intriguing episodes including the premier. The pairing of Lynley and Havers makes for great characters and brisk repartee between the lofty Inspector and the common sargent Havers. This is really a great mystery series with suspenseful plots and very talented actors. The DVDs are of high quality and the first series has quite few extras. Well worth the money.

A captivating collection of 13 episodes of backstabbing, intrigue, and murder.......2005-12-09

The Inspector Lynley Mysteries Series 1, 2, & 3 is a three-DVD compilation of Mystery! episodes originally aired on Public Television, centering upon the British detective duo of upper- crust aristocrat Inspector Thomas Lynley and intuitive working-class Sergeant Barbara Havers. Special features include a virtual tour of the Mystery! studio, closed captions and descriptive video for the visually impaired, a Q&A session with lead actors Nathaniel Parker and Sharon Small, and much more. A captivating collection of 13 episodes of backstabbing, intrigue, and murder, including the pilot, offering hours of viewing suspense. Approx. 1244 minutes on 13 DVDs, color.

The Inspector Lynley Mysteries: Series 3 & 4

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The Inspector Lynley Mysteries: Series 3 & 4
Starring: Inspector Lynley Mysteries
Manufacturer: Wgbh Boston
ProductGroup: DVD
Binding: DVD

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