"Ruby In The Smoke"

This DVD adaptation of Philip Pullman's novel by Masterpiece Theatre stars Billie Piper as Sally Lockhart -- a young woman who has recurring nightmares after her father's death. Sally's treatment by the aunt she now lives with is unendurable so she leaves to make her own way in the world. In the meantime she discovers her own life is in danger and, with the help of friends, Sally must discover why as well as learn the mystery of her past. Sally's sleuthing takes her into the seedy world of opium dens. At times this movie is pretty dark but Sally's friends bring lightness and humor to the story. When my spouse and I started watching the movie, it seemed familiar and we realized we'd seen it years ago on our local PBS channel but watched it again since we couldn't remember all the details. I've just requested the next DVD in the Sally Lockhart mysteries from our local library for another date night viewing.

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