Coma victim Harriet Farmer finally wakes up a year after she was attacked while trying to elope, but her boyfriend Finn Robson is still missing. Soon after she regains consciousness, members of a chess club are targeted by a killer. Could the assault that left Harriet for dead be linked to moves on a games board.
The quirkiness and OTT murders are toned down a bit in this intriguing and slightly serious-toned story. The atmosphere and location as well as the characters help propel the steady-paced plot. I much prefer Neil Dudgeon over the previous actor but I guess Nettles had the advantage of starring in the more classic ones.
The quirkiness and OTT murders are toned down a bit in this intriguing and slightly serious-toned story. The atmosphere and location as well as the characters help propel the steady-paced plot. I much prefer Neil Dudgeon over the previous actor but I guess Nettles had the advantage of starring in the more classic ones.