Episode 2
A nightmare about her dead daughter sparks Violet's visit to her twin Bea, whose dream it may have been. Read by Joanna Tope.
By Patricia Ferguson
Read by Joanna Tope
The new novel by Patricia Ferguson is the compassionate and moving story of two sisters and the young black orphan who changes their lives.
Violet has had a nightmare about her dead daughter, Ruth, and sets off to visit her twin sister, Bea, whose dream it may actually have been.
Abridged by Robin Brooks
Produced by Gaynor Macfarlane.
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Tue 16 Oct 201222:45BBC Radio 4- Tue 8 Mar 201614:00BBC Radio 4 Extra
- Wed 9 Mar 201602:00BBC Radio 4 Extra
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