Ergebnis für "Vera" in Historische Thriller

Ein fesselnder Hollywood-Thriller aus den 1920er Jahren über die Entstehung des furchterregendsten Stummfilms aller Zeiten und die tödliche Suche nach der einzigen Kopie, die angeblich noch existiert. 1927: Mary Rourke - eine Hollywood-Studioausstatterin - wird dringend in das palastartige Haus von Norma Carlton gerufen, einem der bekanntesten Stars des amerikanischen Stummfilms. Norma hat an dem geheimen Film gearbeitet, über den alle reden - ein schrecklicher Horrorfilm mit dem Titel The Devil's Playground, der Gerüchten zufolge einen Fluch auf alle an der Produktion Beteiligten gelegt hat.

Another mystery awaits Vera and Tolliver in British East Africa. Justin Tolliver and his tribal lieutenant Kwai Libazo are still smarting from the dreadful events that ended their work on the police force a year ago. Justin and his wife, Vera, are establishing their farm in Ngong. Kwai and his baby daughter are living on the property, but tension still exists between the two men. One beautiful Sunday morning, a passing stranger discovers a dead body on the road that leads to their home. A Kukuyu man has been shot in the back.

A glimpse into the legendary age of chivalry, on a rollicking journey through a magical Arthurian landscape. Much has already been told of the Knights of The Round Table; but what of the women behind the legends? In Chapman's exciting retelling of The Red Knight, we meet Lynett, a young noble woman, and unwilling bride of the Round Table Knight, Gaheris. When her sister Leonie is held captive by the malevolent Red Knight, Lynett is forced on a perilous journey to find King Arthur and plead for his help.