1. The Cupboard
As Oxford student John Maltravers plays ancient violin music, a hidden cupboard is revealed in his rooms. Read by Joanna David.
As Oxford student John Maltravers plays ancient violin music, a hidden cupboard is revealed in his rooms.
Read by Joanna David.
Written in 1895 by J Meade Falkner, this brilliant novella is by turns enchanting and terrifying.
Set in the 1840s, it follows John Maltravers, a well-to-do student at Oxford whose innocent love of music is destined to lead him under a malevolent influence.
Abridged in four parts by Doreen Estal.
Author J Meade Falkner also wrote the smuggling classic 'Moonfleet'.
Producer: Lawrence Jackson
Made for BBC Radio 7 and first broadcast in August 2008
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