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Episode 3

Laurie learns his mother is remarrying, while his friendship with Andrew deepens. But a trip to the hospital in town will soon throw a spanner in the works.

By Mary Renault

After an injury at Dunkirk, Laurie Odell is sent to a veterans' hospital to convalesce. There he befriends Andrew, a conscientious objector serving as an orderly. But when Ralph, a mentor from his school days, reappears in his life, Laurie is forced to choose between the sweet ideals of innocence and the distinct pleasures of experience.

Episode 3:
Laurie learns his mother is remarrying, whilst his friendship with Andrew deepens. But a trip to the hospital in town will soon throw a spanner in the works.

Read by: Anton Lesser
Abridged by Eileen Horne

Produced by Clive Brill
A Pacificus production for Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.

15 minutes

Last on

Wed 27 Nov 2013 22:45

Credits

Role Contributor
Reader Anton Lesser
Producer Clive Brill
Abridger Eileen Horne
Author Mary Renault

Broadcast

  • Wed 27 Nov 2013 22:45

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