Description: The Mystery of Edwin Drood

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The Mystery of Edwin Drood Episode 1 /

Opium addict and choirmaster John Jasper has vivid dreams of killing his beloved nephew Edwin Drood and stealing his fiancée Rosa. When two exotic strangers arrive in town Jasper's dark desires take shape and his life will never be the same again.

Other Authors:	Infobase,, BBC (Firm)
Format:	Video
Language:	English
Published:	[Place of publication not identified] : BBC, [2012] Distributed by Infobase,
Physical Description:	1 online resource (1 video file (52 min., 34 sec)) : sound, color.
Series:	Mystery Of Edwin Drood.
Subjects:	Irish literature -- Appreciation. Drama -- 19th century. Language arts. British literature -- Appreciation.

Summary:	Opium addict and choirmaster John Jasper has vivid dreams of killing his beloved nephew Edwin Drood and stealing his fiancée Rosa. When two exotic strangers arrive in town Jasper's dark desires take shape and his life will never be the same again.
Item Description:	Originally released by BBC, 2012. Streaming video file encoded with permission for digital streaming by Infobase on January 17, 2017. "The Mystery of Edwin Drood": Murderous Dream (3:47); "The Mystery of Edwin Drood": Edwin and Rosa (3:11); "The Mystery of Edwin Drood": Arranged Marriage (3:08); "The Mystery of Edwin Drood": Orphans (4:29); "The Mystery of Edwin Drood": Gathering at the Crisparkle's Home (3:27); "The Mystery of Edwin Drood": In the Catacombs (3:52); "The Mystery of Edwin Drood": New Roommates (4:01); "The Mystery of Edwin Drood": Abusive Childhood (3:17); "The Mystery of Edwin Drood": Rosa's Guardian (5:49); "The Mystery of Edwin Drood": Focusing on Rosa (4:03); "The Mystery of Edwin Drood": Broken Engagement (4:14); "The Mystery of Edwin Drood": Making Amends? (4:28); "The Mystery of Edwin Drood": Betrayal (3:37); Credits: The Mystery of Edwin Drood: Episode 1 (0:33); Access requires authentication through Films on Demand. Opium addict and choirmaster John Jasper has vivid dreams of killing his beloved nephew Edwin Drood and stealing his fiancée Rosa. When two exotic strangers arrive in town Jasper's dark desires take shape and his life will never be the same again. 9 - 12, Academic/AP. Streaming video file. System requirements: FOD playback platform. Closed-captioned.
Physical Description:	1 online resource (1 video file (52 min., 34 sec)) : sound, color.
Format:	Streaming video file. System requirements: FOD playback platform.
Audience:	9 - 12, Academic/AP.
Access:	Access requires authentication through Films on Demand.