Francis Durbridge fut un dramaturge et auteur anglais prolifique, réputé pour ses contributions à la fiction policière et aux récits de détective. Il a acquis une reconnaissance considérable pour avoir créé le personnage durable de Paul Temple, un détective gentleman qui a captivé le public dans de nombreuses séries radiophoniques et télévisuelles, films et bandes dessinées. Au-delà de ses récits criminels populaires, Durbridge a également connu le succès en tant qu'auteur pour la scène et l'écran. Sa pièce 'Suddenly at Home' a connu une course célébrée dans le West End de Londres pendant plus d'un an, démontrant ses talents narratifs polyvalents.
David Ryder's intense vendetta against Larry Campbell drives him to sinister lengths, including obtaining a key to Campbell's flat with the intent to kill. The narrative weaves a complex tapestry of deceit, suspicion, and blackmail, culminating in a second murder and a shocking twist that heightens the tension. With a cast of three women and six men, the story explores themes of revenge and moral ambiguity in a gripping crime drama.
When Paul Temple is asked to do a simple favour for his wife Steve, he has no idea of the brutal repercussions about to follow.
Mr and Mrs Paul TempleHaving missed a train from Italy to Switzerland, the Temples take the next one with ex-FBI agent Harry McRoy and several suspicious characters. After McRoy tells Temple that the valise he is carrying must be delivered to Sir Graham Forbes events take an unexpected turn and an even more unexpected explanation!Paul Temple and Steve AgainPaul Temple re-opens a cold case when he is urged by a discharged convict to visit Fowey to meet Harry King, a grocer and local councillor - but what has the man who died in a Knightsbridge hotel to do with Harry King, what has the bottle of medicine to do with Dr Schumann,and how is all this connection with the Duke of Westfield's jewellery?
What do a Koala bear, a devious chef, and an emerald necklace have in common? Carl Houston, Sussex hotelier, nearly loses his life finding out in this thriller of international intrigue which bears all the Durbridge hallmarks of suspense, mystery and murder.|3 women, 5 men
Paul and Steve plan to relax and take in some fresh sea air on board a luxurious trans-Atlantic liner ... that is until they meet the elusive Sam Portland. After the innocent introduction, grave danger lies ahead for the couple.
An aeroplane crash sends billows of fire down the cliffs of Dulworth Bay and two boys from a public school go missing, what connects these two events? Paul Temple is called onto the scene and there's one name that's causing a stir, Curzon.
In a gripping tale of betrayal and desire, a man plots to kill his affluent wife to pursue one of three women: her sister, an actress, or the au pair. As the narrative unfolds, the lines between victim and perpetrator blur, revealing complex relationships and moral dilemmas. This startling drama features a cast of four women and five men, exploring themes of love, greed, and the consequences of deceit.
The story revolves around Howard, a prominent book publisher, who is troubled by his wife's alarming change in behavior after their return from the countryside. The tension escalates dramatically when he discovers that Joanna has shot Perry, a former friend, during a struggle. As the narrative unfolds, the complexities of their relationships and the underlying mysteries of Joanna's distress come to light, creating a suspenseful atmosphere with a cast of three women and five men.
Robert and Stella learn that their son has been kidnapped - not for ransom, but to force them to allow one of the kidnappers to remain in their house. Two other men, supposedly police officers, arrive and reveal that one of the kidnappers has been murdered. Soon, however, it is clear that these two are far from what they seem.|4 women, 4 men
Sir Graham Forbes of Scotland Yard often calls upon Paul Temple to help with his latest unfathomable case...