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Francis Durbridge

    25 novembre 1912 – 11 aprile 1998

    Francis Durbridge è stato un prolifico drammaturgo e autore inglese, rinomato per i suoi contributi alla narrativa poliziesca e ai racconti polizieschi. Ottenne un notevole successo per aver creato l'indimenticabile personaggio di Paul Temple, un detective gentiluomo che ha affascinato il pubblico attraverso numerose serie radiofoniche e televisive, film e fumetti. Oltre alle sue popolari narrazioni criminali, Durbridge ha riscosso successo anche come scrittore per il palcoscenico e per lo schermo. La sua opera teatrale 'Suddenly at Home' ha goduto di una celebre rappresentazione nel West End di Londra per oltre un anno, dimostrando i suoi versatili talenti narrativi.

    Paul Temple and the Madison Case
    The Small Hours
    Paul Temple: Two Plays For Radio (Scripts of the radio plays)
    Paul Temple: East of Algiers
    Murder with Love - A Thriller
    ...Dai nemici mi guardo io
    • 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.

      Murder with Love - A Thriller
    • 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?

      Paul Temple: Two Plays For Radio (Scripts of the radio plays)
    • 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

      The Small Hours
    • 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.

      Paul Temple and the Madison Case
    • 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.

      Paul Temple and the Curzon Case
    • 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.

      Suddenly At Home - A Play
    • Fatal Encounter

      • 90pagine
      • 4 ore di lettura

      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.

      Fatal Encounter
    • 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

      House Guest