Episode 7
Grace is injured in an unexpected attack. Dangerously ill, she is looked after by both her mother and aunt. 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 is injured in an unexpected attack while Violet is away. She becomes dangerously ill and is looked after by both her mother and her aunt.
Abridged by Robin Brooks
Produced by Gaynor Macfarlane.
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Tue 23 Oct 201222:45BBC Radio 4- Tue 15 Mar 201614:00BBC Radio 4 Extra
- Wed 16 Mar 201602:00BBC Radio 4 Extra
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