Fingersmith
Summary
"The lives of two young women collide in [a]...thriller that alternates between the twisting back alleyways of Dickensian London and the cloistered gloom of a Gothic mansion. Raised in a den of petty thieves, or 'fingersmiths,' plucky orphan Sue Trinder agrees to help a con man known as Gentleman de... Full description
Summary: |
"The lives of two young women collide in [a]...thriller that alternates between the twisting back alleyways of Dickensian London and the cloistered gloom of a Gothic mansion. Raised in a den of petty thieves, or 'fingersmiths,' plucky orphan Sue Trinder agrees to help a con man known as Gentleman defraud and betray wealthy heiress Maud Lilly. But Sue's plans are turned upside down when she falls in love with Maud. Then the women are separated -- each to her own hellish prison -- just as they realize the strength of their passion for each other..." -- Container. |
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Item Description: |
Based on the novel by Sarah Waters. Originally produced for broadcast on the BBC in 2005. |
Physical Description: |
1 videodisc (ca. 180 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in. + 1 insert. |
Format: |
DVD, region 1, widescreen presentation; Dolby digital stereo. |
Audience: |
"Recommended for mature audiences." - Note on container. |
Production Credits: |
Director of photography, Simon Kossoff ; editor, Bryan Oates ; composer, Richard Blackford. |
ISBN: |
1569387907 9781569387900 |