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Violet hears about her sister's overreaction to a description of Grace and suspects Bea is keeping a secret. 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 hears about her sister's overreaction to a description of Grace and suspects that Bea has been keeping a secret from her.

Abridged by Robin Brooks

Produced by Gaynor Macfarlane.

15 minutes

Last on

Sat 12 Mar 2016 02:00
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 Extra

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  • Fri 19 Oct 2012 22:45
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  • Sat 12 Mar 2016 02:00
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