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* AdaptationDistillation: In the book, Lynley does not initially support Havers' actions from the previous story, and it is [[spoiler: Webberly (a vastly different character from his television incarnation), not Lynley, who had fought to keep Havers from being fired]]. In fact, Lynley [[spoiler: is one of the least supportive characters toward Havers throughout the novel, to the point at which ''Helen'' becomes angry at him for his unforgiving attitude]]. He doesn't [[spoiler: get over this until the end of the book, when a mistake he believes he made causes him to rethink Havers' decision from the previous book]]. In the adaptation, by contrast, Havers' belief that Lynley betrayed her is [[spoiler: largely a misunderstanding, he specifically asks for her help, and his attitude toward her results more from his concerns about her not upsetting the higher-ups]].
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* AdaptationDistillation: AdaptationDeviation: In the book, Lynley does not initially support Havers' actions from the previous story, and it is [[spoiler: Webberly (a vastly different character from his television incarnation), not Lynley, who had fought to keep Havers from being fired]]. In fact, Lynley [[spoiler: is one of the least supportive characters toward Havers throughout the novel, to the point at which ''Helen'' becomes angry at him for his unforgiving attitude]]. He doesn't [[spoiler: get over this until the end of the book, when a mistake he believes he made causes him to rethink Havers' decision from the previous book]]. In the adaptation, by contrast, Havers' belief that Lynley betrayed her is [[spoiler: largely a misunderstanding, he specifically asks for her help, and his attitude toward her results more from his concerns about her not upsetting the higher-ups]].
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* AdaptationDistillation: In the book, Lynley does not initially support Havers' actions from the previous story, and it is [[spoiler: Webberly (a vastly different character from his television incarnation), not Lynley, who had fought to keep Havers from being fired]]. In fact, Lynley [[spoiler: is one of the least supportive characters toward Havers throughout the novel, to the point at which ''Helen'' becomes angry at him for his unforgiving attitude]]. He doesn't [[spoiler: get over this until the end of the book, when a mistake he believes he made causes him to rethink Havers' decision from the previous book]]. In the adaptation, by contrast, Havers' belief that Lynley betrayed her is [[spoiler: largely a misunderstanding, he specifically asks for her help, and his attitude toward her results more from his concerns about her not upsetting the higher-ups]].
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** this might be seen as a hint towards Webberley's dislike of Havers (see No Good Deed goes unpunished below); i.e. he's ordering her back into uniform regardless of regs, knowing that in her current delicate position she won't dare protest... perhaps in an effort to drive her into resigning. After all, it was implied back in the pilot that he partnered her with Lynley in order to do just that.
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* AdaptationalSexuality: Gerry Cole is clearly identified as gay, while he was described as asexual in the novel.
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* NoGoodDeedGoesUnpunished: The reason Havers used a flamethrower on her superior in the past episode was to get her away from the yacht's controls so that they could save Hadiyya (if not Lynley) from drowning. DSI Webberley entirely ignores the reasons and smacks her down a rank for her actions. [[FridgeLogic In hindsight, it seems he really didn't like her]], [[spoiler: [[FridgeLogic especially if one considers how quickly DSI Hillier reinstated Havers after Webberley's death]].]]
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* NoGoodDeedGoesUnpunished: The reason Havers used shot a flamethrower on her flare at a superior officer (a DCI, no less) in the past episode was to get her away from the yacht's controls so that they could save Hadiyya (if not Lynley) from drowning. DSI Webberley entirely ignores the reasons and smacks her down a rank for her actions. [[FridgeLogic In hindsight, it seems he really didn't like her]], [[spoiler: [[FridgeLogic especially if one considers how quickly DSI Hillier reinstated Havers after Webberley's death]].]]
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* CrimeAfterCrime: The string of murders are intended to [[spoiler: cover-up for a case of plagiarism]].
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* CrimeAfterCrime: The string of murders are was intended to [[spoiler: cover-up for a case of plagiarism]].
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* LoveMartyr: Nan Maiden has a policy of keeping bad news to herself to let her husband have the happiest home environment possible. That's her secret to the success of their marriage. It is implied that this makes Lynley wonder what the dynamics are in his marriage with Helen.
* LoverAndBeloved: It's never spelt out, but [[spoiler: Gavin Webster and Tony Eastman's]] relationship went along these lines. However, it must have ''seemed'' platonic enough for [[spoiler: Gavin's wife]] to take it at face value.
* LoverAndBeloved: It's never spelt out, but [[spoiler: Gavin Webster and Tony Eastman's]] relationship went along these lines. However, it must have ''seemed'' platonic enough for [[spoiler: Gavin's wife]] to take it at face value.
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* DudeWheresMyReward: Havers feels incredibly hard-done-by when she can't report to Webberley, despite being the one who [[spoiler: solves the case]]. To make it worse, [[spoiler: DS Hanken]] ends up taking the credit for her hard work.
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--> [[spoiler: '''Lynley''': ''[contemptuously]'' Three murders...murders? She must be ''very'' proud.]]
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* ParentingTheHusband: The {{subtext}} is that Joanne Webster subconsciously looks out for her husband the same way she looks out for her children.
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* ParentingTheHusband: The {{subtext}} is that Joanne Webster subconsciously looks out for her husband the same way she looks out for her children. [[spoiler: This explains why Gavin goes to such lengths to get her approval]].
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* ProfessionalButtKisser: DS Hanken. Contrast his behaviour to Lynley with his behaviour to Havers, Billy and pretty much any subordinate, and you will understand just why Havers is left fuming at the end.
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* CrimeAfterCrime: The string of murders are intended to [[spoiler: cover-up for a case of plagiarism]].
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* KickThemWhileTheyAreDown: Lynley is uncharacteristically harsh to the villain, despite the villain already suffering a VillainousBreakdown.
--> [[spoiler: '''Gavin Webster''': ''[crying]'' I just...I just wanted to make my wife proud.]]
--> [[spoiler: '''Lynley''': Three murders...She must be ''very'' proud.]]
--> [[spoiler: '''Gavin Webster''': ''[crying]'' I just...I just wanted to make my wife proud.]]
--> [[spoiler: '''Lynley''': Three murders...She must be ''very'' proud.]]
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* ParentingTheHusband: The {{subtext}} is that Joanne Webster subconsciously looks out for her husband the same way she looks out for her children.
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* PsychopathicManchild: [[spoiler: Gavin Webster]].
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* SubordinateExcuse: Lynley ''really'' wants Havers on his team, and has no problem cheerfully fudging the truth to get her.
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* SubordinateExcuse: Lynley ''really'' wants Havers on his team, and has no problem cheerfully fudging the truth to get her.her.
* WomanScorned: Beware [[spoiler: Samantha Blair]]: she will play the WoundedGazelleGambit if she has to.
* WomanScorned: Beware [[spoiler: Samantha Blair]]: she will play the WoundedGazelleGambit if she has to.
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* ArtisticLicense: As long as Havers is a Detective ''something'', irrespective of whether she is Detective ''Sergeant'' or Detective ''Constable'', she shouldn't have to wear a uniform. The only reason for her having to wear the uniform seems to a directorial wish to BreakTheCutie.
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* ArtisticLicense: ArtisticLicence: As long as Havers is a Detective ''something'', irrespective of whether she is Detective ''Sergeant'' or Detective ''Constable'', she shouldn't have to wear a uniform. The only reason for her having to wear the uniform seems to a directorial wish to BreakTheCutie.
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* ArtisticLicence: As long as Havers is a Detective ''something'', irrespective of whether she is Detective ''Sergeant'' or Detective ''Constable'', she shouldn't have to wear a uniform. The only reason for her having to wear the uniform seems to a directorial wish to BreakTheCutie.
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* ArtisticLicence: ArtisticLicense: As long as Havers is a Detective ''something'', irrespective of whether she is Detective ''Sergeant'' or Detective ''Constable'', she shouldn't have to wear a uniform. The only reason for her having to wear the uniform seems to a directorial wish to BreakTheCutie.
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\"Licence\" is a perfectly valid spelling, and this is a British series. I believe it\'s been mentioned several times by mod fiat that it\'s \"first come first serve\" regarding Commonwealth v. American spellings.
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* ArtisticLicense: ArtisticLicence: As long as Havers is a Detective ''something'', irrespective of whether she is Detective ''Sergeant'' or Detective ''Constable'', she shouldn't have to wear a uniform. The only reason for her having to wear the uniform seems to a directorial wish to BreakTheCutie.
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* ArtisticLicence: As long as Havers is a Detective ''something'', irrespective of whether she is Detective ''Sergeant'' or Detective ''Constable'', she shouldn't have to wear a uniform. The only reason for her having to wear the uniform seems to a directorial wish to BreakTheCutie.
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* ArtisticLicence: ArtisticLicense: As long as Havers is a Detective ''something'', irrespective of whether she is Detective ''Sergeant'' or Detective ''Constable'', she shouldn't have to wear a uniform. The only reason for her having to wear the uniform seems to a directorial wish to BreakTheCutie.
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* NoGoodDeedGoesUnpunished: The reason Havers used a flamethrower on her superior in the past episode was to get her away from the yacht's controls so that they could save Hadiyya (if not Lynley) from drowning. DSI Webberley entirely ignores the reasons and smacks her down a rank for her actions. [[FridgeLogic In hindsight, it seems he really didn't like her]], [[spoiler: [[FridgeLogic especially if one considers how quickly DSI Hillier reinstated Havers after Webberley's death]].]]
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* ArmourPiercingQuestion: When Nan Maiden asks Lynley, "Do you talk to your wife?", Lynley [[DramaticPause pauses a bit]] before answering "I call her every night." One can only wonder what made him hesitate before replying...may be that he [[TrueCompanions trusts Havers with his thoughts]] more than Helen?
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-> '''Havers''': ''[to Lynley, who is checking in at the same hotel at which Havers is staying]'' Are you checking up on me?
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-> '''Havers''': ''[to Lynley, who is checking in at on seeing him enter the same hotel at which Havers is where she's staying]'' Are you checking up on me?
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Lynley brings Havers up to Manchester to go through the files of Andy Maiden's past cases, and also to keep a close watch on her to avoid her getting into further trouble. It doesn't work, because Havers feels that Lynley and the local police are on the wrong track - she wants to focus on Gerry Cole and his relationship with Tony Eastman, a student whose ID card was found on Cole's body. Nicola's ex-tutor at college, Dr. Gavin Webster - who is about to publish a book - informs Havers that Tony Eastman was a brilliant student who has been dead for two years. Havers also finds out that Eastman and Cole were lovers.
Even though Lynley and Havers follow different lines of questioning, their investigations seem bound to converge. In the meantime, Havers' disobedience of Lynley's express instructions is frustrating Lynley and further jeopardising her career, if not their friendship.
Even though Lynley and Havers follow different lines of questioning, their investigations seem bound to converge. In the meantime, Havers' disobedience of Lynley's express instructions is frustrating Lynley and further jeopardising her career, if not their friendship.
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Lynley brings Havers up to Manchester to go through the files of Andy Maiden's past cases, and also to keep a close watch on her to avoid her getting into further trouble. It doesn't work, because Havers feels that Lynley and the local police are on the wrong track - she wants to focus on Gerry Cole and his relationship with Tony Eastman, a student whose ID card was found on Cole's body. Nicola's ex-tutor at college, Dr. Gavin Webster - who is about to publish a book - informs Havers that Tony Eastman was a brilliant student who has been dead for two years. Havers also finds out Before his death, Gerry was heard saying that Eastman and Cole were lovers.he was being looked after by Tony from beyond the grave.
Even though Lynley and Havers follow different lines of questioning, their investigations seem bound to converge. In the meantime, Havers' disobedience of Lynley's express instructions is frustrating frustrates Lynley and further jeopardising her career, starts jeopardizing their friendship, if not their friendship.
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* PluckyComicRelief: Billy Slavin, who is introduced in this episode.
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* EtTuBrute: What Havers feels when she learns that it was Lynley who recommended her demotion.
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* EtTuBrute: What Havers feels when she learns that it was Lynley who recommended her demotion. Perfectly legitimate, given what she ''knows'' -- it's what she ''doesn't'' know that's going to make her feel like an idiot in about an episode.
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* ChaoticGood: Havers establishes herself as a Type 2 in this episode. She simply will not follow orders - neither Lynley's, nor anyone else's - if she thinks there is something better that she could be doing.
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* ChaoticGood: EtTuBrute: What Havers establishes herself as a Type 2 in this episode. She simply will not follow orders - neither Lynley's, nor anyone else's - if feels when she thinks there is something better learns that she could be doing.it was Lynley who recommended her demotion.
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* RebelliousSpirit: Havers establishes herself as one in this episode. She simply will not follow orders - neither Lynley's, nor anyone else's - if she thinks there is something better that she could be doing.
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* WomanScorned: Whatever you do, do ''not'' hit Samantha Blair.
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Even though Lynley and Havers follow different lines of questioning, their investigations seem bound to converge. In the meantime, Havers' disobedience of Lynley's express instructions is frustrating Lynley and further jeopardising her career, if not their friendship.friendship.
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* ParentsKnowTheirChildren: Poor Andy really didn't.
* ReasonableAuthorityFigure: {{Averted}} by every single one of Havers' superiors for this episode, including Lynley to some extent.
* WomanScorned: Whatever you do, do ''not'' hit Samantha Blair.
!! Tropes
* ParentsKnowTheirChildren: Poor Andy really didn't.
* ReasonableAuthorityFigure: {{Averted}} by every single one of Havers' superiors for this episode, including Lynley to some extent.
* WomanScorned: Whatever you do, do ''not'' hit Samantha Blair.
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-> '''Havers''': ''[to Lynley, who is checking in at the same hotel at which Havers is staying]'' Are you checking up on me?
-> '''Lynley''': I am checking in.
-> '''Havers''': ''[rolling her eyes]'' Oh, great.
-> '''Lynley''': Nice to see you, too, Havers. Do you fancy a drink?
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-> '''Havers''': ''[to Lynley, who is checking in at the same hotel at which Havers is staying]'' Are you checking up on me?
-> '''Lynley''': I am checking in.
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-> '''Lynley''': Nice to see you, too, Havers. Do you fancy a drink?
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As a consequence of her actions in the previous episode, Havers is demoted to the rank of detective constable. She feels betrayed to learn that it was Lynley who recommended her demotion.
Lynley is sent to Manchester to help investigate the double murder of Nicola Maiden and Gerry Cole, who were bludgeoned to death while they were out camping. Nicola's father, retired Superintendent Andy Maiden, believes that his daughter's killer must be one of the criminals he had helped put away during his career. Nicola's boyfriend, Julian Brittons, seems to be in denial over the fact that their relationship was over, and might have been jealous of her camping out with Cole. As for Nicola herself, she had recently dropped out of college and taken up employment with a PR firm, run by a man called Martin Reeve. Nicola had been flatting expensively with another young woman called Vi Nevin, paying rent that should be way beyond her official income.
Lynley brings Havers up to Manchester to go through the files of Andy Maiden's past cases, and also to keep a close watch on her to avoid her getting into further trouble. It doesn't work, because Havers feels that Lynley and the local police are on the wrong track - she wants to focus on Gerry Cole and his relationship with Tony Eastman, a student whose ID card was found on Cole's body. Nicola's ex-tutor at college, Dr. Gavin Webster - who is about to publish a book - informs Havers that Tony Eastman was a brilliant student who has been dead for two years. Havers also finds out that Eastman and Cole were lovers.
Even though Lynley and Havers follow different lines of questioning, their investigations seem bound to converge. In the meantime, Havers' disobedience of Lynley's express instructions is frustrating Lynley and further jeopardising her career, if not their friendship.
