Stella has been discovered hanged in The Church, but was it suicide or murder? Brenda is suspected, Why on Earth did Lorrimer leave her such a lump sum of money, albeit for her education.
As I previously stated, this is my favourite PD James novel, and I am so pleased to say that channel 5 have really done justice to this terrific book.
I did worry that being just two episodes long, that they could easily have missed out chunks, and if you're aware of the story, you will see a couple of areas that could perhaps have been developed. I definitely think they could and should have spread this over three episodes, but they just about nailed it, what really does work so well, the pacing.
It's visually perfect, from the floral wallpapers, to the candlewick bedspreads and hanging plants, someone went to great lengths to make this look as good as it did.
Margaret Clunie was excellent as Domenica, she got the character spot on, and she looked sensational, exactly as I pictured her from the book. Sam Hoare, Deborah Findlay and Richard Harrington were excellent, as were the whole cast.
If you haven't read the book, please do, I know it's a few years old, but it is such a rich story, it's worth your time.
I am genuinely excited for the rest of the series, this was quite something.
9/10.
