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Anna Madeley
Author
Series
Marcus Didius Falco mysteries volume 4
Language
English
Formats
Description
Falco is sent on an undercover mission to Roman Germany to locate a high-ranking Roman officer, who was sent as a "present" to a sinister tribal prophetess.
Series
Publisher
BBC
Pub. Date
c2007
Language
English
Description
Based on the life of Isabella Mary Beeton, author of Mrs. Beeton's Book of Household Management and the most famous cookbook author in British history. Traces Isabella's transformation from young wife, to magazine journalist, to publishing phenomenon. Find out how a woman who couldn't cook ended up producing the world's most famous recipe book and discover the dark secret that led to her early death.
Language
English
Formats
Description
A trip back home to Glasgow presents James with a dilemma that will mean choosing between the people he loves. As Helen and James navigate their feelings for one another, Siegfried, Tristan, and Mrs. Hall are also forced to consider their places in the world, while James must decide between supporting his family or following his heart.
Publisher
PBS Distribution
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
It's Spring 1940 and with Europe at war, the community in Darrowby are pulling together more than ever before. With Tristan away serving, Siegfried and James bring in some extra hands to help around the practice: highly efficient bookkeeper Miss Harbottle, and student vet Richard Carmody.
Publisher
Distributed by Warner Home Video
Pub. Date
2012
Language
English
Description
Anne Lister is a landowning woman who defied the conventions of her 19th century life to great scandal, for Anne was a lesbian. Her affair with 'soul mate' Marianna Belcombe keeps society guessing but when it is announced that Marianna is to be married to the older, corpulent and wealthy Charles Lawton, Anne is distraught. And so she begins a string of relationships.
Series
Language
English
Description
Marianne Dashwood wears her heart on her sleeve when she falls in love with the charming but unsuitable John Willoughby, ignoring her sister Elinor's warning that her impulsive behavior leaves her open to gossip and innuendo. Elinor, sensitive to social convention, struggles to conceal her own romantic disappointment, even from those closest to her. Will the sisters learn that sense must mix with sensibility if they are to find personal happiness...
10) Code of a killer
Publisher
Acorn Media
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
A three-part British police drama tells the true story of scientist Alec Jeffrey's discovery of DNA fingerprinting in the 1980s and its introductory use by Detective Chief Superintendent David Baker in catching a double murderer.
Publisher
PBS
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"Follow the adventures of veterinarian James Herriot in the 1930's Yorkshire Dales, where treating the animals is as much about treating their owners, and the Dales' farmers are a tough crowd to please. James finds a home at Skeldale House, with his chaotic and erratic boss Siegfried Farnon, Siegfried's wayward brother Tristan and shrewd housekeeper Mrs. Hall, who endlessly steers the ship. And local farmer's daughter Helen Alderson gives James an...
14) Affinity
Publisher
BFS Entertainment & Multimedia
Pub. Date
[2013]
Language
English
Description
Set in and around the women's prison at Millbank in Victorian London, Margaret Prior has decided to pursue some 'good work' with the lady criminals of one of London's most notorious jails.
15) Affinity
Publisher
Paramount Pictures
Pub. Date
c2008
Language
English
Description
A socialite trying to gain purpose to her life by mentoring at a woman's prison during the late 19th century, becomes enamored with one inmate, and discovers a world of secrets, passion, and the supernatural.
