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A festive engagement turns deadly as Detective Lynley uncovers murders tied to his family in a tense Cornwall village.
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A festive engagement turns deadly as Detective Lynley uncovers murders tied to his family in a tense Cornwall village.
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It was meant to be a festive engagement weekend. But, when Detective Inspector Thomas Lynley and his fiancée, Deborah Cotter, arrive at Howenstow, Lynley's family home, they find the atmosphere rife with tension.
For Lynley's friend, forensic scientist Simon Allcourt-St. James, who is struggling with the dual pain of losing Deborah and of watching his sister involve herself in an unsavory relationship, the weekend stretches out interminably. Only the presence of his old friend, Helen Clyde, a...
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Sexual content
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Moderate romantic tension and relationships; some implied intimacy, not explicit.
Violence & gore
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Frequent violent deaths, including gruesome murder scenes with forensic detail.
Profanity
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Minor use of strong language, not pervasive.
Substance use
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Drug addiction themes with a cautionary portrayal; some alcohol use.
LGBTQ+ Rep.
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No evidence found in available sources.
Religious content
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Magic & witchcraft
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No fantasy elements present.
Occult / demonology
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No occult elements present.
Political content
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Minor class and social hierarchy themes in a British aristocratic setting.
Self-harm / suicide
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No evidence found in available sources.
Abuse & suffering
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Minor references to family estrangement and emotional suffering.
Other
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