'I'm marvellously happy'
Zoe and Stephen’s unlikely marriage continues to raise eyebrows. Postwar tale of love and freedom. Concluded by Pennie Downie.
The unlikely marriage between Zoe and Stephen continues to raise eyebrows.
Internationally acclaimed Australian author Elizabeth Harrower's novel was written in 1971 and was finally published in 2015.
This tale of love, class and freedom is set among the grand houses and lush gardens of Sydney Harbour just after the Second World War, following the lives of Zoe and Russell Howard.
Charismatic and confident, the children of affluent and loving parents, they welcome into their circle two orphans, Stephen and Anna. It's a meeting that will resonate for decades.
Reader: Penny Downie
Abridger: Sally Marmion
Producer: Justine Willett
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in February 2015.
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Reader | Penny Downie |
| Author | Elizabeth Harrower |
| Abridger | Sally Marmion |
| Producer | Justine Willett |
Broadcasts
Fri 20 Feb 201522:45BBC Radio 4- Fri 20 Sep 201914:00BBC Radio 4 Extra
- Sat 21 Sep 201902:00BBC Radio 4 Extra
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