The Ruth Rendell Mysteries Timeline ( Real )

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October 3, 1987

Premiere of The Ruth Rendell Mysteries TV Series

The Ruth Rendell Mysteries television series first premiered on British television, introducing the detective stories based on the novels by Ruth Rendell.

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May 20, 2000

Final Episode of The Ruth Rendell Mysteries

The last episode of The Ruth Rendell Mysteries aired, concluding the television adaptation of Ruth Rendell's detective novels.

The Ruth Rendell Mysteries Timeline ( Fictional )

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1987-09-04

The Crocodile Bird Case

Detective Chief Inspector Wexford investigates the bizarre murder involving a woman bitten by a crocodile and the hidden secrets behind it.

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1987-09-11

A Guilty Thing Surprised

Wexford unravels a complex family dispute after the suspicious death of a wealthy man.

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1990-11-15

An Unkindness of Ravens

Wexford investigates the disappearance of a woman and uncovers widespread community secrets.

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1989-10-25

The Veiled One

The death of a young woman leads to a web of deceit and hidden truths that Wexford must unravel.

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1998-04-20

No More Dying Then

The final case involving a seemingly accidental death that turns into a chilling murder investigation.

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1997-03-30

Wexford's Daughter

Personal aspects of Wexford's life explored while solving a complicated murder case connected to his family.