The "Helen" storyline should be written out--frankly, I would like to see Linley and Havers have a go! Really didnt like the first half. I hate the new Helen. murder of Inspector Lynley's wife. I personally did NOT like the "old" Helen, as played by Leslie Vickerage. What was the connection between the serial killings and the attack on Helen Lynley? User Ratings . Shortly after his death, someone breaks into Rookers flat and leaves bloodstains on the walls. I couldn't stand her right from the very first episode she was in and it never seemed convincing and especially not understandable why Lynley was so besotted with her as she had absolutely nothing going for her. . then i stayed up for two nights running till 4am to read it through, so it was certainly riveting, the way she built the story. To go from long, curly red hair to short, dark straight hair to someone who was blonde seems absurd. For what it's worth, I DETEST Martin Shaw as Adam Dalgliesh, but Roy Marsden has aged a great deal, as anyone who saw him in a 2007 episode of 'Foyle's War' can attest, so perhaps a newer, younger actor was needed for the part. Additionally, I was charmed by Liza Tarbuck playing a VERY pregnant DI Fiona Knight, Havers's new partner while Lynley is under investigation. This new one is so unattractive, that I don't see him going for her. i love happy endings, thank you for the reply. Guest stars included Jemma Redgrave as Grace Finnegan, Barbara Flynn as Maureen Finnegan, and Lesley Vickerage as Helen Clyde. July 16, 2015 at 10:29 am. I could see Lynley falling for her more so than for either of the others. I really hope that George's next book will be more like those previous to this one! The-Inspector-Lynley-Mysteries is a BBC-television series based on the characters and stories of Detective Inspector Thomas "Tommy" Lynley of Scotland-Yard, played by Nathaniel-Parker. It's just too unbelievable and that's the nail in the new helen's coffin, in my opinion. Sorry !!! Elizabeth George's books have not only thrilled readers across the world, they have wowed audiences on television for six seasons. The police there request more manpower for the investigation and Hillier sends Havers down- y'know, might as well kill two birds with one stone: Havers can get Lynley to come back and wrap up the investigation at the same time. 7 Who was the actress who played Helen Clyde? what is emerging is really, really good, and I wish they would market her books properly to reflect this change so that they'll reach the right audience. She was later portrayed by Lesley Vickerage from series one through three (from series three she and Lynley had married and she was thus known as Helen Lynley) and by Catherine Russell in series five. The last book ends with a shocking murder of a regular character. Why was the attack on Helen Lynley so badly planned, with the poor black boys in the posh white neighborhood, no escape planned? Helen sets off in her car to give the letter to Lynley but, on a quiet country road, someone shoots at Helens car, driving it off the road and into a tree. Who is he? I will be pondering for some time to come on what could have been done differently, and would it have had a positive impact on the outcome? (She was an interior decorator, not in forensics.) The 2nd Helen is a much happier person and I like how she's actually made me give a fig if they get back together. This Body of Death is one of Georges best as she shows Lynley still dealing with wife Helens death, and as she introduces Isabelle Ardery and her story, and as she lets the mystery and investigation unfold. why did they change helen in inspector lynley. Barbara had worked with him long enough to know what it meant when he said her name with such studied neutrality. DC Havers and DC Billy Slaven discover a woman's body. James "Murder Room" This Helen seems too sunny and level headed I cannot imagine her reacting to the marraige problems the way Helen did in previous episodes. ----------How could anyone "like" the old Helen? Good story, interesting role switch. Clear a space here. You were lucky the authorities gave you another chance. Why Jimmy? The premiere commences just months after the shooting death of Lynley's wife Helen, and features the Inspector being arrested for murdering a fling while investigating the disappearance of his. Inspector Lynley! Her husband, media magnate Eddie Price . Hmm, after reading all the responses here it seems to be the general agreement that the second Helen was rather a neurotic whiner. Lynley and Havers instruct their team to track her down and find out her identity. Lynley didn't change his position. My first Elizabeth George book. 4.04. Leesville Police Jail Roster, This is such a sad book also. i never read nat parkers comment about that . I don't like books where the characters never change. Besides Vickerage always seemed a little neurotic and I often wondered why Lynley was so besotted by her. I have been to her readings a half-dozen times in a number of different cities. They both search Morag's flat, but all the find is a large amount of money hidden in a cupboard. I should not have been amazed. Who was Helen Clyde in the Inspector Lynley Mysteries? Some may agree. It involves the shooting of Inspector Lynley's wife, Helen, but Inspector Lynley does not participate in this novel, nor is the novel a mystery. OK, this is a very well written and believably realistic, but otherwise just depressing and mostly uninteresting tale of what happened before "With No One as Witness" (in which Inspector Linley's wife is shot). It wasn't me. The first Helen, Emma Fielding appeared only in the pilot of ILM. Havers is then called to see Assistant Commissioner Hillier. Guess who oh-so-conveniently dies in this episode, clearing the way for the fandom's, her entire family being wiped out by a group of Serbians, Later, the same scenario plays out again, with Helen at the muzzle end. Their Aunt takes them in and tries to help, but she is woefully beyond her depth. Inspector Lynley. Lynley and Havers instruct their team to track her down and find out her identity. Perhaps it was the lowered expectations, but I found this novel to be engrossing and extremely well-written. She brings the characters of Joel Campbell and his family to life and makes their struggle real and immediate. The 40 something aunt and her 20 something boyfriend who take care of the 3 siblings are very implausible. That's why most viewers find the new Helen, who lacks the edgy angst of the old one, so lackluster and disappointing.At least the boring replacement isn't the MAIN character, which is how I feel about Martin Shaw as the "new" Dalgliesh. I mean, even my kids liked the original Dalgliesh, Marsdenwhen your kids like something or someone, that usually says it all!Kat Ramone. I just wonder about the relationship between Inspector Lynley, and the two Helens I have seen on screen. really odd choice. I'm watching the series now - from start to finish (by renting the DVDs) and am just amazed at this Helen. Lynley and his pregnant wife Helen attend the funeral of Professor Dermot Finnegan. Lesley Francesca Vickerage (born Woolwich, 1961) is an English actress best known for her roles as WPC Jenny Dean in the television series Between the Lines, as Lieutenant (later Captain) Kate Butler in Soldier Soldier, as Helen Lynley in the television series The Inspector Lynley Mysteries, and as Aunt . Dingen die hij eigenlijk niet wil doen. Must agree with you here. July 16, 2015 at 10:29 am. Became nearly impossible to put down in the 2nd half. . Did a vicar visit you recently? It's nice to see more warmth in the relationship between Lynley and Helen, so who knows, maybe they can get back together. also tommys first love deborah plays a much much bigger role in the books. I never liked Lesley Vickerage. . I hated the book, because when I take up a book to read, I do so to escape to a world where eventually things go right, where justice is finally served, and where children are saved. If Lynley has been canceled it will be missed. I agree. Lynley and his pregnant wife Helen attend the funeral of Professor Dermot Finnegan. After walking 40-something days he stumbles on a dead body and gets caught up in a murder investigation. -Now, McGuire squealed and they cut his sentence in half.-We never did find out where Rooker got his gun. I say extreme makeover because Helen is now played by Catherine Russell. It appears shes committed suicide, but Havers feels something is wrong and calls for assistance from Scenes of Crime Officers. And there he tells us that there are 3 Helens in the Inspector Lynley episodes, but that it shall be the same person. TVTropes is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported License. I definitely don't see what you do, because she seemed very feminine to me. I never did get into watching this series but several million people did and they may be surprised that the show is to be cancelled, with the final series being reduced from 4 to 2 episodes. SCOTT SIMON, HOST: **** Elizabeth George, one of the bestselling authors in the world, has a new book that brings us back into the realm of Detective Inspector Thomas Lynley of the London police. However, when Lynley and Havers question him, he denies knowing Eugenie and is evasive about his whereabouts that night. The posh cop, who drives around in a flash Bristol 410 car, is the 8th Earl of Asherton. Angry with herself for getting her hopes up, she threw the post down, yanked open the door, slammed it behind her, locked it and jogged to her car. I also admit to enjoying a few brief moments of banter between Lynley and Havers. Nicolas father, retired Superintendent in vice Andy Maiden, is convinced that his daughter is victim of a grudge killing by someone he helped put away. In A Banquet of Consequences, 18 months since Helens death, Lynley is slowly making his way into a new relationship with Daidre, the veterinarian we met in Careless in Red. Havers, who aroused boss Isabelle Arderys fury after going rogue on an international case (Just One Evil Act), is on her best behavior in . I liked the new Helen, so I was devastated when she was killed. In fact, she is enjoying motherhood for the very first time. Helen sets off in her car to give the letter to Lynley but, on a quiet country road, someone shoots at Helen's car, driving it off the road and into a tree. Both Lynley and Dalziel and Pascoe were far better than Silent Witness. George captures the flavor of this Jamaican family as they struggle to survive in a world that becomes increasingly more threatening especially for the children. I'm interested to see where the storyline is going, anywayI like Havers and would like to see her have a life.And as for Martin Shaw in the "Dalgliesh" roleI could not agree more with the previous postRoy Marsden IS Dalgliesh and Shaw's portrayal is almost like a totally different character. if you are a movie buff i can also recommend watching JANE EYRE with zelah clarke and timothy dalton .no other version will do for me .so perfectly cast as nat parker was with tommy lynley. Great addition for the world, sad loss for Lynley. (Warning. The dialogue in the car where Havers promised Lynley she would save his dignity by making the video of his therapy session disappear actually made me laugh out loud, and the role reversal, with Havers bossing Lynley around and Lynley having to take the flak was, I thought, superbly done. Neither Richard nor Gideon have seen Eugenie for 30 years, since she left after her daughter, Sophie, was killed by her nanny. Perhaps the problem is that it's too realistic. I have always enjoyed the mysteries of Elizabeth George. i have seen ( and own) all the books and films . Anyway, about the actual book- it is a very . I told him. Some of the writers of the letters understood what I was attempting to do; some did not care about anything other than the fact that Helen Clyde was dead, at my hands, and they themselveslike Lynleywere in turmoil over it. Under the circumstances, I think she really lucked out in the genes department! Sure, the other "family" members are mentioned and the family backgrounds is somewhat revealed, but way too much time is on the exploits of Ness, the sullen teenager who is beyond control. Like the other commenters I didn't figure out whodunnit until toward the end. Think Lynley, and Nathaniel Parker's darkly Byronic features will spring to mind. "This was written in September 2005. We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. The new Helen is much more beautiful and warm, and seemed to actually *like* Lynley, whereas the old Helen I thought was just a total shrew. Losing Roy Marsden was like losing Connery as Bond. We hope the children will make it yet know so much is against them. Out of the way. I see too much of this on the news every day. This is simply not enjoyable. And what were the circumstances that led to his final act of desperation? If you really find her unattractive and annoying, stop watching. He saw her and quickened his stride to catch up with her. The episode was shot on location in Yorkshire, with a generous landscape and a variety of farmhouses and inns as settings. The PBS series Inspector Lynley is filmed on location at Batchwood Hall , set on the edge of the historic city of St. Albans and just a few minutes away from the A1,M1 and M25. I'm usually a great fan of Elisabeth George, but this time nothing drew my attention : neither style or plot (or the absence of it !!! Taymullah Azhar, Sgt. It is a gut-wrenching reminder of the impossible choices that face so many people as they seek to negotiate the complex social layers of life in the city. As events unfold, the climax of the story builds up suspense all the way to the very end. Complete 180 degrees from the old one. It picks up a mere three months from the last book. As disappointed as I am that it's not the old Helen, I could accept her potentially IF:1. she were as pretty as Helen. And the link between Rooker's past and present is the troubled young woman who's currently on the run. murder of Inspector Lynley's wife. They've finally just begun showing the newest series (last night here in Tucson, AZ, USA). Buy Missing Joseph: An Inspector Lynley Novel: 6 by George, Elizabeth (ISBN: 9780340831397) from Amazon's Book Store. Helen didn't make an appearance in season 4 so maybe the writers could have indicated she underwent a facelift or something like that, hence explaining the transformation from Lesley Vickerage, who herself transformed from Emma Fielding who played Helen in the Pilot (sort of like Dick York/Sargent in a way? i confess i wouldn't have picked this one up if i'd known it what it really was: i did look carefully at it first to make sure it was a Linley mystery. But the main idea contained in the line-viz., Helen's return to her home and kin-is neces- FAQ in that context, of course, the indictment's aimed at us. Inspector Lynley Mysteries along with Dalziel & Pascoe was axed by Peter Fincham who said that they had been running too long. Unlike in many long-running mystery series, George's characters grow and change; sometimes gradually, sometimes (as in "With No One As Witness," in which Lynley's beloved wife, Helen, was suddenly murdered mid-book) in an instant. When DC Winston Nkata of the investigation team goes inside the flat to search for evidence, he is confronted by a traumatised young woman holding a gun, who shoots and nearly kills him before running away. So if you are a series purist and want to torture yourself with this, go ahead, but also feel free to skip it.