Susannah Harker
Publisher
British Broadcasting Corp
Pub. Date
2001
Physical Desc
2 videodiscs (300 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in. + 1 booklet
Language
English
Description
The story of lively and rebellious Elizabeth, one of five unmarried daughters living in the countryside of 19th century England, in a world where an advantageous marriage is a woman's sole occupation
Publisher
WGBH Boston Video
Pub. Date
[2004]
Physical Desc
3 videodiscs (360 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in
Language
English
Description
A tangled web of blackmail, murder and passion awaits former Scotland Yard detective Albert Tyburn when he arrives in Nairobi. In three mysteries-Private Lives, Hide in Plain Sight and Sport of Kings-Tyburn battles arson, murder, drug-dealers and more
4) Adam Bede
Publisher
2 entertain/BBC Video
Pub. Date
[2007]
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (approximately 102 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Adam Bede, an honest, hard-working carpenter, has his heart set on marrying his sweetheart, pretty dairymaid Hetty Sorrel. Hetty wants nothing to do with her boring life on the farm and she allows herself to be seduced by the heir to a local estate. She finds herself abandoned and pregnant from her ill-fated dalliance.
Author
Series
House of Cards Trilogy volume 4
Language
English
Description
In the run up to the leadership election Urquhart becomes ever more ruthless. He must eliminate each one of his rivals, but what can he do about Mattie?
Author
Series
House of Cards Trilogy volume 2
Language
English
Description
Urquhart forges ahead with his plan to bring down the new PM. Meanwhile, the party faithful congregate at the Tory conference in Brighton.
Author
Series
House of Cards Trilogy volume 3
Language
English
Description
"I am, in fact, extremely angry with His Majesty, and I intend to do him harm." The antagonism between King and Prime Minister develops into full confrontation as Urquhart accuses the King of trying to organize a bloodless coup against the Government.
Author
Series
House of Cards Trilogy volume 2
Language
English
Description
The King is insisting that politicians should have the interests of the populace more at heart. For appearances sake, Urquhart pretends to take a more temperate stance towards the King's attack on his policies.
Author
Series
House of Cards Trilogy volume 1
Language
English
Description
Francis Urquhart is now triumphantly installed in No 10 as Prime Minister, but uneasy at the memory of Mattie Storin, the young journalist he murdered on his way to the top. He is also facing criticism from an unexpected source. The newly crowned King is appalled by his unfeeling, materialistic policies. However, Urquhart has lost none of his relish for the fight.
Author
Series
House of Cards Trilogy volume 3
Language
English
Description
Urquhart's plans to undermine Collingridge reach their conclusion. But Mattie Storin continues to investigate the story, and Urquhart must decide how to stop her.
Author
Series
House of Cards Trilogy volume 1
Language
English
Description
When charming Chief Whip Francis Urquhart is passed over for promotion by a new party leader, he hatches a dastardly plot to wreak revenge on each and every one of his colleagues.
Author
Language
English
Description
This modern retelling of William Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream is set in modern day Barbados under a full moon during a Caribbean festival. Comedy and chaos ensue when Puck the Butler and mischievous fairies tamper with the wedding plans of Theseus and Hippolyta. Filmed entirely in Barbados, this enchanting film will be sure to entertain individuals of all ages.
Author
Series
House of Cards Trilogy volume 4
Language
English
Description
Urquhart gives the King an ultimatum, which could change the history of the British Monarchy.