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July 1964: The weekend is approaching, together with the anniversary of Esther's husband's death. Read by Miriam Margolyes.

Written by Rebecca Hunt

The weekend is approaching, together with the imminent anniversary of Esther's husband's death. But an unexpected task is set for Esther by her boss at the Westminster Library.

The reader is Miriam Margolyes.

Abridged and produced by Jill Waters
A Waters Company Production for BBC Radio 4.

15 minutes

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