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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.

Lucienne tells Daniel about her past in Paris' revolutionary underworld. Meanwhile, his career prospects brighten.

Abridged by Viv Beeby

Produced by Elizabeth Allard.

15 minutes

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Sat 11 Oct 201400:00
BBC Radio 4 Extra

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  • Fri 15 Jan 201022:45
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