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Dan Stevens reads from Rebecca Stott's love story, set in Paris in 1815 in the aftermath of the Napoleonic Wars.

Chance encounters and a card game lead Daniel to make breathtaking new discoveries.

Abridged by Viv Beeby

Produced by Elizabeth Allard.

15 minutes

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Fri 10 Oct 201400:00
BBC Radio 4 Extra

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  • Thu 14 Jan 201022:45
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    BBC Radio 4 Extra
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