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Publisher
[Publisher not identified]
Pub. Date
[2015]
Formats
Description
The four-part drama that tells the story of a seemingly placid New England town that is actually wrought with illicit affairs, crime and tragedy, all told through the lens of Olive, whose wicked wit and harsh demeanor mask a warm but troubled heart and staunch moral center. The story spans 25 years and focuses on Olive's relationships with her husband, Henry, the good-hearted and kindly town pharmacist; their son, Christopher, who resents his mother's...
Pub. Date
2016
Formats
Description
Jonathan Pine is working as the night manager of a Cairo hotel. He gets involved with a local woman who is the girlfriend of a local gangster. Through her relationship with the gangster she has acquired information linking illegal international arms sales with an English billionaire.
Pub. Date
c2012
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Description
A young divorcee, Mildred Pierce, rises up out of poverty to become a successful business woman in spite of hardships and her selfish daughter. This five-part drama is an intimate portrait of a uniquely independent woman who finds herself newly divorced during the Depression years, as she struggles to carve out a new life for herself and her family. The story explores Mildred's unreasonable devotion to her insatiable daughter Veda, as well as the...
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Four women who worked as codebreakers at Bletchley Park have taken up civilian lives. Susan has collated data about a series of murders. She tries to convince the police she knows where another body is, but they are unable to locate it and dismiss her. She turns to her three friends and they work out where the next victim will be taken, find the body, and then decide they are the only ones who can track down the killer.
Description
The tale of two former Texas Rangers who leave the South Texas town of Lonesome Dove on an epic 2500-mile cattle drive to the lush ranch country of Montana. From the re-created towns to the vast plains to the expansive cattle drive and heart-stopping stampede, it is an inspiring and enlighting experience, certain to change your views of our American heritage.
8) Life story
Pub. Date
2015
Formats
Description
The makers of the Emmy Award-winning series Life take viewers deeper than ever into the perilous and exhilarating drama humans share with every other animal on the planet, from the circumstances of birth and the struggle to reach adulthood, secure a home and find a mate, to the unpredictable challenges thrust on all creatures by the environment, enemies and even families.
Publisher
Lionsgate
Pub. Date
2016
Formats
Description
Based on the inspirational true story, this all-American scripted saga charts the birth of this iconic bike during a time of great social and technological change beginning at the turn of the 20th century. Walter, Arthur, and Bill risked their entire fortunes and livelihoods to launch the budding enterprise. Each of these men faced very different challenges, but it was the motorcycle that united their dreams and ambitions.
10) Behaving badly
Publisher
Acorn Media
Pub. Date
[2005]
Physical Desc
2 DVDs (ca. 203 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Description
Oscar winner Judi Dench stars in this darkly humorous drama about a meek, middle-aged divorcee who suddenly begins to behave in ways that shock her ex and her grown daughter. Extras include biographies of star Judi Dench and writer Catherine Heath.
11) State of play
Publisher
Distributed by Warner Home Video
Pub. Date
c2008
Physical Desc
2 DVDs (350 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Description
The murder of an ambitious politician's researcher leads journalist Cal McCaffrey to uncover a complex thriller revealing the links between government and big business.
12) South Riding
Publisher
Distributed by Warner Home Video
Pub. Date
2011
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (177 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Description
When Sarah Burton returns to her hometown as headmistress, she is full of ambition, determined to create a great school and to inspire her girls to take all they can from life. But in the aftermath of the First World War, the country is in depression and ideals are hard won. Lydia Holly, the scholarship girl from the shacks, is the most brilliant student Sarah has ever taught, but when her mother's health fails, her education must be sacrificed -...
Series
Lord Peter Wimsey. Set one volume disc 1-2
Description
The fiance of Lord Peter Wimsey's sister is murdered during a family retreat. His brother Gerald Wimsey, the Duke of Denver, is charged with the crime. Lord Wimsey joins the investigation, uncovering a mysterious letter from Egypt, a grieving fiancee with suitcase in hand, and a bullet destined for one very special Wimsey.
17) True women
Publisher
Mill Creek Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2017]
Physical Desc
1 DVD (3 hrs., 3 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Description
A powerful, moving story about two fearless women, of friendship, romance, courage and survival in the Old West. When Mexican forces threaten their homeland, Sarah Ashby McClure and her younger sister Euphemia, move their family and friends to safety. Resettling on the rugged West Texas plains, they soon become targets of Indian raids. They are determined to defend their homeland while their men fight in the Civil War.
Publisher
British Broadcasting Corporation
Pub. Date
[2009]
Physical Desc
2 DVDs (240 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Description
When the beautiful and innocent Tess Durbeyfield is driven by family poverty to claim kinship with the wealthy D'Urbervilles and seek a portion of their family fortune, meeting the manipulative Alec proves to be her downfall.
19) Cranford
Series
Publisher
Distributed by Warner Home Video
Pub. Date
[2008]
Physical Desc
2 videodiscs (291 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Description
Cranford, in 1842, is a market town in northwest England. It is a place governed by etiquette, custom and above all, an intricate network of ladies. It seems that life has always been conducted according to their social rules. For spinsters Deborah Jenkyns, the arbiter of correctness, and Matty, her dumurring sister, the town is a hub of intrigue. Handsome new doctor Frank Harrison has arrived from London; a retired Captain and his daughters move...
20) Mansfield Park
Publisher
Distributed by Warner Home Video
Pub. Date
[2004]
Physical Desc
1 DVD (312 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Description
Fanny is an impoverished young woman, snubbed by society, who earns the respect and love of her cousin in this BBC mini-series adaptation of the Jane Austen classic set in 19th century England.
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