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This series offers the finest mystery stories, crafted by a master of psychological suspense, that will lead you into the darkness of the mind.

★ This TV series is based on the works of Ruth Rendell, a renowned mystery writer who succeeded Agatha Christie and was also called the Queen of the modern British mystery scene. It features her masterpieces, including her signature psychological suspense stories, as well as titles focusing on Detective Wexford—an essential collection for permanent preservation!

★ Selected titles from the series are packaged and sold as a limited-time set (until June 30, 2024)!
Don’t miss this rare opportunity to see these invaluable videos—once gone, they won’t be available again!

★ Awarded by the Crime Writers’ Association (CWA):
- Gold Dagger (Best Novel)
- Diamond Dagger (Lifetime Achievement)
★ Awarded by the Mystery Writers of America (MWA):
- Best Novel Award

★ Featuring renowned and popular actors!
- Colin Firth: *The King's Speech*, *Kingsman*, *Bridget Jones's Diary*
- Idris Elba: *Arabian Nights: Three Thousand Years of Longing*, *Avengers: Infinity War*
- Susanna York: *The Pyramid*, *Superman*, *Tom Jones’s Magnificent Adventures*
- George Baker: *North Sea Hijack*, *The Spy Who Loved Me*, *Chips, Goodbye*
- Nicholas Hoult: *Mad Max: Fury Road*, *The Favourite*
- Jason Flemyng: *League of Legends: Wrath of the Lich King*, *From Hell*

★ Includes luxurious bonus features and product specifications!
As a bonus, a 16-page booklet titled "Story Book" containing story summaries, guest & staff information, and trivia is included!
A cylindrical outer case is also provided. Japanese subtitles include both standard and large-font options!

★ The second series, "Ruth Rendell Mystery DVD-BOX II (HD Remaster Edition)," will be released on Wednesday, October 4, 2023 / IFD-1187 / 6 discs / excluding tax: 13,500 yen.

**Description**
This series depicts the intense and dense portrayal of love, hatred, and the tragicomedy woven by people in various relationships—parents and children, spouses, lovers, friends—and the twisted psychology and human madness lurking behind.
With a cynical storyline that stimulates interest, culminating in the classic twist ending that keeps viewers guessing…

This series is a video anthology based on the true essence of Ruth Rendell’s masterpieces—long and short stories that represent modern British female mystery writers.
Selected from works familiar from the Wexford series and non-series stories, broadcast in the UK from 1994 to 1998, with nine carefully chosen titles.
A rare collection that allows you to enjoy the "Rendell World" easily and thoroughly!

**Contents**
- Disc 1: *Master of the Moor*
- Disc 2: *Vanity Dies Hard*
- Disc 3: *The Secret House of Death*
- Disc 4: *A Case of Coincidence* / *The Double*
- Disc 5: *Bribery & Corruption* / *Front Seat*
- Disc 6: *The Lake of Darkness*
- Disc 7: *Simisola*
*Note: These titles are limited to those owned by ITV; not all series titles are included.*

**Cast**
- Colin Firth (*The King's Speech*)
- Jane Garnett (*Frost*)
- Amanda Redman (*New Tricks*)
- Caroline Bliss (*007: Licence to Kill*)
- James D'Arcy (*Avengers: Endgame*)
- Janet Sazman (*The Wanderer*)
- George Baker (*North Sea Hijack*)
- Christopher Reevenscroft (*Henry V*)
- Jason Flemyng (*Benjamin Button*)
- Sylvia Sims (*The Girl on the Train*)
- Peter Egan (*Chariots of Fire*)
- Idris Elba (*Pacific Rim*)
- Lucy Cooke (*Awakening*)
- Hugh Simmonds (*MI-5*)

**Staff**
- Executive Producers: Graham Benson / Colin Rogers
- Producer: Neil Zaiiger
- Original Works: Ruth Rendell (*He is a Secret Friend*, *The Stone Smile*)
- Directors: Jim Goddard, Gavin Miller, Mark Evans, Alan Grit, Mary McMurray, Mike Wardy, Sandy Johnson, Bruce MacDonald
- Screenwriters: Trevor Preston, Julian Bond, John Harvey, Jeffrey Case, Piers Haggard, Guy Meredith, Alex Ferguson, Alan Playter, Peter Hammond
- Cinematography: Ken Brinsley, Walter McGill
- Music: Brian Bennett

**Audio**
- 1. English 2.0ch Dolby Digital

**Subtitles**
- 1. Japanese subtitles
- 2. Large-font Japanese subtitles

**Specifications**
- Color / Total running time: 973 minutes / 4:3 Standard / Single-sided, dual-layer discs / 7 discs / MPEG-2 / 4C picture label

**Bonus**
- All-color story booklet (16 pages)
- Cylindrical outer case included

**Release Information**
- Publisher: Toki Magic
- Distributor: Interfilm
- Original Title: Ruth Rendell Mysteries
- Production: 1994–1998 / UK
- © ITV Studios Limited, 1994–2000. All rights reserved.