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World Service,28 Jan 2000,28 mins

Ancient Promises

Everywoman

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Jaishree Misra, author of new novel Ancient Promises, talks about the factual basis for her romantic novel. Also on the programme: Should men be kept out of the delivery room during the birth of their baby? Plus, two women explain why dignity gets left behind when trekking across the South Pole.

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