Episode 2

Now in the south of France, Eilidh continues to reflect on her life with Scottish artist, Colin Brogan.

The Mediterranean idyll is not living up to expectations.

Eilidh now leads a secluded life. teaching art. Forty years previously, her young artist husband Colin Brogan died just as his career was taking off.

Now, at the turn of the millennium, he is being hailed as a great Scottish artist.

With the re-discovery of Colin’s work, the comes prurient interest into the Brogans’ lives. From her run-down villa, Eilidh reflects on their life together.

Ronald Frame’s novel was first published in 2002.

Omnibus of the last five of ten parts abridged by Alison Joseph.

Concluded by Eileen McCallum.

Producer: Gaynor Macfarlane

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in August 2002.