An Unsuitable Job for a Woman. Poster of the 1997 TV series and cover of the 1972 book
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An Unsuitable Job for a Woman
P.D. James, 1972
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Ben Bolt, John Strickland, David Evans, Mary McMurray, 1997-1999

Handsome Cambridge dropout Mark Callender died hanging by the neck with a faint trace of lipstick on his mouth. When the official verdict is suicide, his wealthy father hires fledgling private investigator Cordelia Gray to find out what led him to self-destruction. What she discovers instead is a twisting trail of secrets and sins, and the strong scent of murder.


The One That Got Away. Poster of the 1996 movie and cover of the 1995 book
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The One That Got Away
Chris Ryan, 1995
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Paul Greengrass, 1996

Bravo Two Zero, a team of Special Air Service soldiers, is deployed by helicopter into Iraq to locate and destroy Scud missile launchers. However, they encounter unexpected resistance from Bedouin tribesmen and become separated while trying to escape. Several days later, seven of the soldiers have either died, been killed, or captured, with only Corporal Ryan able to make it to the Syrian border.