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Violet learns the astonishing truth about Grace. The tale of a young black orphan's impact on two sisters. 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.

Grace has caught the eye of young Tommy Dando. And Violet learns the astonishing truth about her adopted daughter.

Abridged by Robin Brooks

Produced by Gaynor Macfarlane.

15 minutes

Last on

Tue 15 Mar 201602:00
BBC Radio 4 Extra

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