London, 1946 is the dynamic, dangerous and chaotic setting for this stylish new detective drama, with the eccentric Gabriel Book at the very heart of the story: a self-appointed consultant detective to the local police. The thousands of books that line the shelves of his shop provide him with all the knowledge he needs.Book has gathered around him a host of lovable, damaged misfits whom he informally protects, cajoles, and mentors. His wife Trottie runs the wallpaper shop next door. She's a charismatic adventuress whom Book loves deeply but not physically, for they are in a 'lavender' marriage to help conceal Book's sexual orientation in a time when it was illegal to be gay.Bookish marries post-war nostalgia with the reckless and life-affirming atmosphere of the times, creating a fast-paced and stylish detective drama.

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Released: Unknown
Runtime: 70 min
Genres: Drama Crime
Countries: United Kingdom
Companies: UKTV Eagle Eye Drama Alibi
Cast: Mark Gatiss Blake Harrison Polly Walker Elliot Levey Buket Kömür Connor Finch
Crew: Mark Gatiss Walter Iuzzolino Jo McGrath Christopher Arcache

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