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John Dowell unlocks the story behind the Ashburnham's seemingly happy marriage.

Set in early 20th century Europe, Ford Madox Ford's classic tale of passion and deceit abridged in ten parts by Lu Kemp.

Read by Toby Stephens.

Producer: Kirsty Williams

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in 2008.

15 minutes

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Thu 27 Jun 201902:00
BBC Radio 4 Extra

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