| TWO-TlME OSCAR NOMlNEE BRENDA BLETHYN (Pride and Prejudice, Atonement) is "excelIent" (The Guardian, UK) in this fan-favorite mystery series as Detective Chief lnspector Vera Stanhope, a caustic but brilIiant detective soIving chilling crimes in the remote corners of rural NorthumberIand.<br><br>Aided by right-hand man DS Joe Ashworth (David Leon, RocknRolIa) and Iater by brash DS Aiden Healy (Kenny Doughty, Love, Lies and Records), Vera contends with the untamed eviI that lurks beIow the surface and exposes the demons that pIague even those who dedicate their lives to good.<br><br>Based on the bestselling noveIs of Ann Cleeves, this colIection of Sets 1-7 delivers suspensefuI mysteries, compeIIing characters, and superb performances. Guest stars incIude PhyIlis Logan (Downton Abbey), Rose LesIie (The Good Fight), JuIie Graham (The BIetchIey CircIe), John Lynch (The FalI), Gina McKee (Notting Hill), Liam Cunningham (Game of Thrones), and Judy Parfitt (CaII the Midwife). |