Gemma Jones
41) Jane Eyre
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Orphaned as a child, a determined Jane Eyre struggles through hardship and brutality to gain an education. Hungry for adventure, she takes a job as a governess at the sprawling Thornfield Hall, where the master is the harsh, enigmatic Mr. Rochester. Despite his brooding ways, Jane finds herself falling in love. But something stalks the halls of Thornfield that threatens to destroy any happiness they might find together.
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A collection of four of Oscar Wilde's masterpieces. Importance of being earnest: Two young men have taken to bending the truth in order to add excitement to their lives. However, their deceptions eventually cross paths, resulting in a series of crises that threaten to spoil their romantic pursuits. Pictue of Dorian Gray: Presents the story of a wealthy English gentleman who gradually sinks into a life of dissipation and crime. Ideal husband: A dazzling...
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Mrs. Gareth is the widowed chatelaine of Poynton. She is fighting to keep her house with its priceless objets d'art from her son Owen and his lovely, but utterly philistine fiancee. When she discovers that her young friend Fleda Vetch is secretly in love with Owen, she thrusts Fleda into the battle line. The power struggle between the three women leaves Owen vacillating. Fleda risks betraying, and being betrayed by, all that she holds most dear.
44) Faith
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A high tension thriller of political corruption and international intrigue. A high ranking government official scrambles to keep his secret lifestyle hidden from the world when his daughter purposely leaks his affair to a reporter she's dating.
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English
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When John Halder's latest novel is enlisted by the Nazi party to push their agenda, his career and social standing instantly advance. But after learning of the Reich's horrific plans for the future, John must decide whether to do nothing and keep his fame or risk losing everything.
46) Forget Me Not
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Will, a man struggling with a tragic secret meets the beautiful, free-spirited, Eve, helping her with a drunk customer. They spend the next 24 hours journeying through the city, not knowing what it holds for them & if he can reveal his secret to Eve
47) Good
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A literature professor faces a crisis of conscience when his book advocating compassionate euthanasia is enlisted by the government in 1930s Germany.
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Bridget is forty-something and single again after breaking up with Mark Darcy. She decides to focus on her job and surround herself with old friends and some new ones. But her love life takes a turn when she meets a dashing American named Jack. In an unlikely twist, Bridget finds herself pregnant but she can only be fifty percent sure of the father's identity.
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Doc Martin volume 7
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English
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After their failed date night, Dr. Timoney asks Martin and Louisa to consider the advantages of living apart. Martin has a new neighbor: an ambitious art teacher who shakes things up at the school. Bert tries to make it as a handyman, and PC Penhale considers a transfer.
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Doc Martin volume 2
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English
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Martin begins his therapy sessions with Dr. Timoney. Louisa returns unexpectedly, raising more questions about their relationship. The first guests arrive at Al's bed and breakfast, although an uninvited one may spell disaster for his new enterprise.
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Doc Martin volume 6
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English
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James's first birthday party is approaching and Louisa wants everything to be perfect, but life intervenes. Louisa's ex-boyfriend Danny returns to Portwenn with his London youth group. Mrs. Tishell seems ready to take her husband back, causing Clive to seek help from Martin.
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Doc Martin volume 4
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English
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Martin and Louisa begin couples therapy, but neither of them expects to receive homework. Louisa's former student Peter shadows Martin around the surgery for work experience. Mrs. Tishell's estranged husband returns and wants to give their relationship another go.
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Doc Martin volume 5
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English
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Martin resolves to get rid of Buddy forever. He brings the dog to holistic vet Angela Sim, the daughter of the GP Martin replaced. Citing Martin's control issues, Dr. Timoney instructs the couple to plan an activity where Louisa will make all the decisions. PC Penhale plans a barbecue to get closer to Janice.
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Doc Martin volume 3
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English
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Now living separately from Martin, Louisa visits with Dr. Timoney, who suggests couples therapy, but Louisa isn't keen on the idea. Up to his eyes in debt, Bert disappears from the village without telling Al what's going on. Portwenn Radio's new host, Melanie, attempts to involve Martin in a "Healthy Eating Week" segment.
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Doc Martin volume 8
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English
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Martin and Louisa plan to have a "make or break" dinner date, but Martin ends up being held hostage by a patient's disgruntled wife. With Martin missing, Louisa fears that he's decided to end their relationship for good.
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Doc Martin volume 1
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English
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Martin struggles with the absence of Louisa, who is staying with her mother in Spain and offering no clear return date. At Ruth's suggestion, Martin finally agrees to make an appointment with a therapist. Morwenna prepares for her role in a lifeboat training exercise commemorating the fifth anniversary of a locally famous rescue.
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Capital volume 4
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English
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Roger believes he is a victim of a miscarriage of justice, while Shahid remains behind bars and Quentina waits for news of her appeal. Matya and Bogdan further their relationship, but Bogdan contends with a moral dilemma.