5. Staving Off Suitors

Much to the bemusement of her family and community, Alex does her best to stave off the attention of several eligible young men.

Delightful tale of a small community hovering between two eras.

Written by Jane and Mary Findlater - the sisters known as the 'Scottish Brontes'.

Originally published in 1908.

Abridged by Clara Glynn.

Read by Rosalind Sydney.

Producer: Eilidh McCreadie

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in April 2020.