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The CBC website has this to say about these characters:ĭr. Emily Grace, and a new character, Rebecca James, are all allies who help Murdoch.

#ARTFUL DETECTIVE SERIES#

The series has strong female characters, too. He also uses fingerprinting, blood testing, surveillance, and trace evidence, which were unusual methods of detection for the time. At various times, he creates a primitive version of sonar, invents wire-tapping and a facsimile machine. Some of the ways Murdoch uses to solve cases are more recognizable to a 21st-century audience than those living on the cusp of the 20th century. He combines a bit of steampunk with traditional technology. She’s written seven novels in the series and has adapted the characters and stories into a series of stage plays.ĭetective William Murdoch is a police detective attached to the Toronto Constabulary who is also a forensic pioneer. Her characters are the basis for the television series. Maureen Jennings is the author who created the Murdoch Mysteries as a novel series. The costumes are beautifully designed and executed. You won’t be disappointed! The stories are interesting and have cross-generational appeal. If you aren’t familiar with this gem which is known as The Artful Detective in the United States ( Ovation TV), take a little time some rainy day this summer to catch up on past episodes. Murdoch Mysteries started production on its 10th season last month. Murdoch Mysteries or The Artful Detective?

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