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The painted veil
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1 edition published in 2007 in English and held by 1,505 libraries worldwide Set in the 1920s. A young English couple, Walter a middle class doctor and Kitty, an upper-class woman, get married for all the wrong reasons and relocate to Shanghai. Kitty falls in love with someone else. When Walter discovers her infidelity, in an act of vengeance, he accepts a job in a remote village in China that is being ravaged by a deadly epidemic. He takes his wife along and their journey brings meaning to their relationship and gives them purpose in one of the most remote and beautiful places on earth.
Midsummer night's dream
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10 editions published between 1988 and 2011 in English and held by 833 libraries worldwide The capriciousness of lovers is the theme of this romantic and entertaining comedy, given a frolicsome rendition by the RSC.
The fortunes and misfortunes of Moll Flanders
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12 editions published between 1996 and 2011 in English and Undetermined and held by 706 libraries worldwide A sexually charged adaptation of the Daniel Defoe classic. Moll is a woman struggling to make her way in a rough, randy era. Her story involves five husbands, numerous lovers, shocking family secrets and travels to bustling London and Virginia. Moll's dangerous misdeeds stretch from sexual adventures to criminal acts, leaving her with a price on her head.
On her majesty's secret service
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6 editions published between 1988 and 2006 in English and held by 686 libraries worldwide James Bond goes undercover in the treacherous Swiss Alps and becomes involved in artillery-laden ski pursuits, incredible stunts and thrills. James finds love with the beautiful and seductive Tracy Di Vicenzo. But first Bond must stop the evil genius Blofeld from realising a germ warfare plot could kill millions.
Bleak House
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1 edition published in 2005 in English and held by 654 libraries worldwide "At the court of Chancery, the Jarndyce and Jarndyce case grinds on for years with no end in sight. Entangled in the lawsuit are a growing number of innocent victims: Ada Clare and Richard Carstone, whose inheritance is gradually being devoured by legal costs; Esther Summerson, a child with mysterious parentage; and even Jo, the destitute little crossing-sweeper. As the case staggers onward, yet more people become embroiled in the furious legal battle, including the proud Lady Dedlock, who finds herself persecuted by the menacing lawyer Tulkinghorn, then hunted by the determined Inspector Bucket, one of the first detectives to appear in English literature. A savage, but often comic, indictment of a society that is rotten to the core ..."--Container.
The great Muppet caper
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2 editions published between 1984 and 2005 in English and held by 643 libraries worldwide Kermit, Fozzie Bear, and Gonzo are reporters who travel to London to follow up on a jewel heist.
No turn unstoned : the worst ever theatrical reviews
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10 editions published between 1982 and 1991 in English and held by 586 libraries worldwide
Victoria & Albert
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7 editions published between 2001 and 2002 in English and Undetermined and held by 537 libraries worldwide The moving romantic story of two lovers who create an intimate private world amidst the pomp and politics of the court of St. James. This epic miniseries shows us a Victoria that we have never seen before--not the staid and stately old matron cloaked in black--but a young, passionate, sensual Victoria who takes command of the throne and falls head over heels in love with the dashing German prince who will father her six children.
Rebecca
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1 edition published in 2003 in English and held by 530 libraries worldwide A timid young girl marries a troubled widower only to find her new home is haunted by the memory of Rebecca, the first wife.
King Lear
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21 editions published between 1983 and 2008 in English and held by 495 libraries worldwide Dramatization of William Shakespeare's play about a foolish king who divides his realm between his two ungrateful daughters.
Julius Caesar
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10 editions published between 1970 and 2004 in English and held by 490 libraries worldwide Film adaptation of Shakespeare's play depicting the successful conspiracy to assassinate the Roman emperor, Julius Caesar.
The last king the power and the passion of Charles II
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1 edition published in 2004 in English and held by 443 libraries worldwide Captures the dramatic, lust-filled saga of King Charles II, from his youthful exile in the Netherlands to his numerous sexual escapades during his tumultuous 25-year reign to his secret deathbed conversion to Catholicism.
Evil under the sun
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11 editions published between 1981 and 2009 in English and held by 436 libraries worldwide An opulent beach resort is the setting as Hercules Poirot attempts to unravel the murder of an actress everyone has reason to hate.
The Mrs. Bradley mysteries
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12 editions published between 1999 and 2010 in English and held by 373 libraries worldwide Mrs. Bradley solves the most complicated crimes with a sly combination of charm, intelligence, and wit.
Rebecca
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1 edition published in 1997 in English and held by 372 libraries worldwide A timid young girl marries a troubled widower only to find her new home is haunted by the memory of Rebecca, the first wife.
The worst witch
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4 editions published between 1986 and 2004 in English and held by 369 libraries worldwide No matter how hard she tries to master potions and flying, Mildred is still the worst student at Miss Cackle's International Academy for Witches.
The American
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5 editions published between 2000 and 2009 in English and held by 362 libraries worldwide Christopher Newman is a 19th-century 'new man' who has amassed a fortune in California, and heads to Paris to learn its ways and find a wife. There he finds a young widow whose beauty ignites desire in the American.
Bleak house
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4 editions published between 1988 and 2008 in English and No Linguistic content and held by 350 libraries worldwide Denholm Elliot and Diana Rigg star in Charles Dickens' biting social commentary on the justice system of 19th century England. The infamous Jarndyce case has been dragging through the courts for years, ruining lives and leaving entire families devastated. John Jarndyce (Elliot), a good-natured country gentleman, refuses to let it control his life. But one of his wards is not so fortunate. Like so many before him, the young man gets caught up in the labrynthine suit and the intrigue that surrounds it. A powerful tale of greed and social decay.
A little night music
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8 editions published between 1977 and 2007 in English and held by 332 libraries worldwide "Middle-aged Frederick Egerman has been patiently waiting a year for his young bride Anne to consummate their marriage. But unbeknownst to Frederick, his son Erich is also in love with Anne. To complicate matters, Frederick's former mistress Desiree Armfeldt arrives in town--but Desiree is having a clandestine affair with the husband of the Countess Mittelheim! The mismatched couples in this delightful bedroom farce are all invited to a country estate where their lives (and loves) are inevitably sorted out."--Container.
The avengers '65, Set 1
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33 editions published between 1965 and 2006 in English and held by 273 libraries worldwide Two episodes from the 1967 season of the television series The Avengers. more
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Adultery Albert,--Prince Consort of Victoria, Queen of Great Britain,--1819-1861 Bond, James (Fictitious character) Caesar, Julius China China--Shanghai Cities and towns Comedy films Comedy films Criminals Detective and mystery television programs Detective and mystery television programs Detectives Drama England England--Cornwall (County) England--London Epidemics Feature films Feature films Film adaptations Films for the hearing impaired Great Britain Guardian and ward Historical television programs History Illegitimate children Kermit the Frog (Fictitious character) Kings and rulers Made-for-TV movies Manners and customs Man-woman relationships Married people Melodrama Muppets (Fictitious characters) Murder--Investigation Peel, Emma (Fictitious character) Physicians Police Reporters and reporting Steed, John (Fictitious character) Television adaptations Television mini-series Television programs Television programs Victoria,--Queen of Great Britain,--1819-1901 Video recordings--for the hearing impaired Women--Conduct of life Women--Social conditions Young women
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Alternative Names
Rigg, Dame Diana 1938-
Rigg, Enid Diana Elizabeth, 1938-
Languages
English
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French (76) German (21) No Linguistic content (16) Undetermined (13) Spanish (6) Russian (2) Multiple languages (2) Covers
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