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The war takes its toll on the young men, while Grace recovers and is offered a job in a convalescent home. 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.

The War is taking its toll on the young men of the community. Grace is recovering and is offered a job in a convalescent home in Patricia Ferguson's story of two sisters and the young black orphan who changes their lives.

Abridged by Robin Brooks

Produced by Gaynor Macfarlane.

15 minutes

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Thu 17 Mar 2016 02:00
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 Extra

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