With her inquisitive mind, Miss Eliza Scarlet has always been more interested in running her late father's detective agency than behaving like a proper lady, much to the chagrin of family friend Inspector William Wellington of Scotland Yard. But nothing has prepared her for the dangers she is about to face as a woman in the Murder Investigation trade.
Set in the same 1850's London society that gave rise to Jack the Ripper, this Victorian detective drama features a fearless, independent heroine played by Kate Phillips (Peaky Blinders). With her inquisitive mind, Miss Eliza Scarlet has always been more interested in running her late father's detective agency than behaving like a proper lady, much to the chagrin of family friend Inspector William Wellington of Scotland Yard (Stuart Martin, Jamestown). But nothing has prepared her for the dangers she is about to face as a woman in the Murder Investigation trade.
My Thoughts
Miss Scarlet & the Duke is an exciting crime show set in London in the 1850s. It centers around Eliza Scarlet. When her father dies, she takes over his detective agency. The Duke is a longtime friend/inspector whom she often butts heads with. This season includes six thrilling episodes.
Inheritance - Scarlet goes into the detective business to get out of debt.
The Woman in Red - When a man is caught with a bloody knife, he hires Scarlet to prove his innocence.
Deeds Not Words - Eliza gets involved in a big plot when she goes undercover with the suffragettes.
Memento Mori - Eliza gets hints to a murder in a post-mortem portrait.
Cell 99 - Eliza goes to an abandoned prison to learn about her father's death.
The Case of Henry Scarlet - Eliza gets to the bottom of her father's death.
In addition to a thrilling mystery, this DVD set also includes behind the scenes footage including a look at life for women in 1882 and the role of the director. If you'd like to purchase a copy of this DVD, you can find it online at PBS.org or Amazon.
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