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A nightmare about her dead daughter sparks Violet's visit to her twin Bea, whose dream it may have been. Read by Joanna Tope.

By Patricia Ferguson

Read by Joanna Tope

The new novel by Patricia Ferguson is the compassionate and moving story of two sisters and the young black orphan who changes their lives.

Violet has had a nightmare about her dead daughter, Ruth, and sets off to visit her twin sister, Bea, whose dream it may actually have been.

Abridged by Robin Brooks

Produced by Gaynor Macfarlane.

15 minutes

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Wed 9 Mar 2016 02:00
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 Extra

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