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Alec returns to the British Library for the first time since Mary's death. But a terrible shock awaits him. Read by Mike Grady.

By acclaimed storyteller Lynne Truss, author of the bestselling Eats, Shoots and Leaves, the mysterious tale of a cat with nine lives. And a relationship as ancient as time itself and just as powerful.

The scene - an isolated cottage on the coast on a stormy evening. Inside, Alec a recently bereaved widower and his dog. To pass the time Alec explores the contents of a folder of documents emailed to him by an acquaintance at the library where he used to work. What he discovers is an extraordinary story that will change his life forever.

Episode 5:
Whilst Alec waits for Winterton to call, he decides to return to the British Library for the first time since Mary's death. But a terrible shock awaits him.

Reader: Mike Grady
Abridger: Jeremy Osborne

Producer: Karen Rose
A Sweet Talk production for Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.

15 minutes

Last on

Sat 2 Jan 2016 00:15

Credits

Role Contributor
Reader Mike Grady
Producer Karen Rose
Abridger Jeremy Osborne
Author Lynne Truss

Broadcasts

  • Fri 7 Mar 2014 22:45
  • New Year's Day 2016 18:15
  • Sat 2 Jan 2016 00:15

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