I thought it was too long and the plot wasn't very strong. Dunstanburgh Castle is just 10 miles from where I live so I enjoyed it for the wonderful scenery, but then I'm biased.
Have just finished reading the book, there was alot left out in the TV programme. I think maybe it would have been better to spread it over two evenings to get more of the plot in., would have made alot more sense. There are 4 books in the series and this one was number 3 thought that was odd, why not start with the first one
I usually like Brenda Blethyn but not when she looks like a bag-lady police inspector who seems to have a glass in her hand even when on duty! Too grim for me.