Silver Spring, MD; September 2, 2008 — Providing the perfect gift for mystery lovers, Acorn Media announces the October 28, 2008 DVD release of Agatha Christie: Mystery Lover’s Collection, a collection of five mysteries from the Queen of Crime.

From the subtle intrigue of Miss Marple and Poirot to the frolicsome sleuthing of Tommy and Tuppence and the suspenseful adventure of two young lovers in The Pale Horse, this collection showcases the full spectrum of Agatha Christie’s timeless talents. Never before sold together, these mysteries make a perfect gift or starter set for the millions of devoted fans who have watched Christie’s mysteries on PBS and A&E or read her perennially popular books.

The Mysteries include:
The Secret Adversary—United by their love of adventure—not to mention their romantic attraction—Tommy Beresford (James Warwick, Lillie) and Tuppence Cowley (Francesca Annis, Madame Bovary) search for a top-secret document lifted from the Lusitania. Approx. 120 min.

The Affair of the Pink Pearl—In a second romantic mystery set during the Roaring Twenties, Tommy and Tuppence start up their own detective agency and take on their first professional case: the theft of a valuable gem. Approx. 53 min.

The Body in the Library—Miss Marple (Geraldine McEwan, The Magdalene Sisters) investigates the death of a glamorous young woman whose body turns up in the unlikeliest place. Approx. 94 min.

The Mysterious Affair at Styles—Hercule Poirot (David Suchet) comes to the aid of an old friend, a recovering war veteran who encounters an apparent murder at the remote English estate of Styles St. Mary. Approx. 103 min.

The Pale Horse—In swinging ’60s England, sculptor Mark Easterbrook (Colin Buchanan, Dalziel and Pascoe) tries to clear himself of a murder that he didn’t commit. With two lovely women as allies (Jayne Ashbourne, New Street Law, and Hermione Norris, Cold Feet), he uncovers a conspiracy that seems to involve black magic. Approx. 101 min.

Acorn Media has produced several DVD boxed sets from Agatha Christie featuring Poirot, Miss Marple, Tommy & Tuppence as well as Seven Dials Mystery and Why Didn’t They Ask Evans.

Headquartered in suburban Washington, D.C., Acorn Media distributes distinctive home video releases to the North American market with a special focus on the best of British television. Acorn’s DVD sets are available from select retailers, catalog companies, and direct from Acorn Media at (888) 870-8047 or www.acornonline.com.