Mademoiselle Pearl by Guy de Maupassant

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'It's the most intriguing story I ever heard. Imagine coming into the world like that! Imagine such a boring family having such a wonderful secret!' Paris, 1860: A baby abandoned on a doorstep on Twelfth Night generates untold love. Stars Claire Nielson and Frank Middlemass. Guy de Maupassant's short story, first published in 1886. Translated and adapted for radio by Sue Glover. Mademoiselle Pearl .... Claire Nielson Henri Chantal .... Frank Middlemass Gaston .... David Rintoul Gaston's father .... Timothy Bateson Charlotte Chantal .... Hilda Schroder Pauline Chantal .... Moir Leslie Louise Chantal .... Jill Lidstone Director: Marilyn Ireland [Imrie] First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in December 1983.