Sounds wonderful, Stentor. You’ve given me some homework to do. Midsommer Murders is the only one I’m hesitant about..having heard that it is a bit predictable.
I am a fan of the exteriors. Can't afford to see them in person anymore so... As to predictable, I must be stupid. As far as gritty goes it's not, but the stories are the ones your family wouldn't tell you about it's own history with the addition of murder.
Stuff is available if it falls off a truck. I also respect scruples.