Crossriggs By Jane And Mary Findlater

In the early 1900s Alexandra Hope is on the cusp of the modern.

However the sleepy Scottish village of Crossriggs is not the place for an unconventional woman.

Written by Jane and Mary Findlater - the sisters known as the 'Scottish Brontes'.

Abridged in ten parts by Clara Glynn.

Producer: Eilidh McCreadie

Alex Hope struggles with the restrictions of early 20th century village life.

In the early 1900s, a sleepy Scottish village is not the place for an unconventional woman. Read by Rosalind Sydney.

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With sister Matilda and her children back in Crossriggs, Alex must find a way to improve the family finances.

Her well-meaning friends and neighbours can see an obvious solution - but unconventional Alex relishes her single status.

Written by Jane and Mary Findlater - the sisters known as the 'Scottish Brontes'.

Abridged by Clara Glynn.

Producer: Eilidh McCreadie

The sleepy Scottish village of Crossriggs is not the place for an unconventional woman.

With Matilda and her children back home, Alex must find a way to swiftly improve the family finances. Read by Rosalind Sydney.

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Alex's diligent labours have put the Hope family on a better financial footing.

Meanwhile, a new arrival to Crossriggs shakes up the sleepy village.

Written by Jane and Mary Findlater - the sisters known as the 'Scottish Brontes'.

Abridged by Clara Glynn.

Producer: Eilidh McCreadie

The Hope family are solvent once more thanks to Alex's labours.

The sleepy Scottish village of Crossriggs is not the place for an unconventional woman.

Alex's job makes the family better off financially, while a new arrival shakes the sleepy village up. Read by Rosalind Sydney.

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Alex is furious when her father Old Hopeful leads the family to the brink of poverty again with his financial recklessness.

Written by Jane and Mary Findlater - the sisters known as the 'Scottish Brontes'.

Abridged by Clara Glynn.

Producer: Eilidh McCreadie

Alex is furious when her father's carelessness leaves the family on the financial brink.

The sleepy Scottish village of Crossriggs is not the place for an unconventional woman.

Alex is furious when Old Hopeful's financial recklessness leaves them on the brink of poverty again. Read by Rosalind Sydney.

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Much to the bemusement of her family and community, Alex does her best to stave off the attention of several eligible young men.

Written by Jane and Mary Findlater - the sisters known as the 'Scottish Brontes'.

Abridged by Clara Glynn.

Producer: Eilidh McCreadie

Alex does her best to stave off the attention of suitors.

The sleepy Scottish village of Crossriggs is not the place for an unconventional woman.

As her bemused community looks on, Alex does her best to stave off the attention of several suitors. Read by Rosalind Sydney.

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As Crossriggs celebrates a long-awaited wedding, Alex Hope is surprised by the emotions that she feels.

Written by Jane and Mary Findlater - the sisters known as the 'Scottish Brontes'.

Abridged in ten parts by Clara Glynn.

Producer: Eilidh McCreadie

As Crossriggs prepares for a wedding, Alex is surprised by her emotions.

The sleepy Scottish village of Crossriggs is not the place for an unconventional woman.

As Crossriggs celebrates a long-awaited wedding, Alex Hope is surprised by the emotions that she feels. Read by Rosalind Sydney.

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As Alex and Robert Maitland struggle with their unexpressed feelings, Laura Maitland falls gravely ill.

Van quarrels with Alex after he accuses her of hoping for Laura's death.

Written by Jane and Mary Findlater - the sisters known as the 'Scottish Brontes'.

Abridged by Clara Glynn.

Producer: Eilidh McCreadie

A close friendship takes an unexpected turn as Alex tries to hold on to her single status.

The sleepy Scottish village of Crossriggs is not the place for an unconventional woman.

Even as Alex celebrates her status as a single woman, a close friendship takes an unexpected turn. Read by Rosalind Sydney.

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Laura Maitland makes a full recovery.

Just as Alex wonders if she should entertain a proposal from Van, she learns that he is to marry Dolly Orranmore.

When she next sees him, he is miserably married. The friends make peace but Van has changed. He goes out alone in his boat and worries Crossriggs when he doesn't return.

This delightful tale of a small community hovering between two eras was written by the sisters known as the 'Scottish Brontes' and originally published in 1908.

Written by Jane and Mary Findlater.

Abridged by Clara Glynn.

Produced by Eilidh McCreadie.

Crossriggs waits with bated breath as a life hangs in the balance.

The sleepy Scottish village of Crossriggs is not the place for an unconventional woman.

The community of Crossriggs waits with bated breath when Van ventures out alone and doesn't return. Read by Rosalind Sydney.

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Despite being estranged from her friend Van, Alex Hope is distraught when he goes missing.

This delightful tale of a small community hovering between two eras was written by the sisters known as the 'Scottish Brontes' and originally published in 1908.

Written by Jane and Mary Findlater.

Abridged by Clara Glynn.

Produced by Eilidh McCreadie.

Despite being estranged from her friend Van, Alex is distraught when he goes missing.

The sleepy Scottish village of Crossriggs is not the place for an unconventional woman.

Despite being estranged from her friend Van, Alex Hope is distraught when he goes missing. Read by Rosalind Sydney.

Written by Jane and Mary Findlater - the sisters known as the 'Scottish Brontes'.

Producer: Eilidh McCreadie

Alex is distraught when Van goes missing.

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Torn apart by her love for married neighbour Robert and mourning her friend Van, Alex has left Crossriggs to become a companion for her demanding Aunt Clara.

This delightful tale of a small community hovering between two eras was written by the sisters known as the 'Scottish Brontes' and originally published in 1908.

Written by Jane and Mary Findlater.

Abridged by Clara Glynn.

Produced by Eilidh McCreadie.

In an attempt to escape her sorrows, Alex takes up a post as companion to Aunt Clara.

The sleepy Scottish village of Crossriggs is not the place for an unconventional woman.

Alex flees Crossriggs and her complicated love life, to act as a companion for her demanding aunt. Read by Rosalind Sydney.

Alex is torn apart by her love for married neighbour Robert, while mourning her friend Van.

She's left Crossriggs to become a companion for her demanding Aunt Clara...

Written by Jane and Mary Findlater - the sisters known as the 'Scottish Brontes'.

Concluded by Rosalind Sydney.

Producer: Eilidh McCreadie

Alex tries to flee her troubles by taking up a new post.

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However the sleepy Scottish village of Crossriggs is not the place for an unconventional woman.

Written by Jane and Mary Findlater - the sisters known as the 'Scottish Brontes'.

Omnibus of the first five of ten parts abridged by Clara Glynn.

Producer: Eilidh McCreadie

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in April 2020.

Quick-witted Alex struggles with the mores of early 20th century Scottish village life.

In the early 1900s, a sleepy Scottish village is not the place for an unconventional woman. Read by Rosalind Sydney.

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Even as the village celebrates a wedding, Alex contemplates an exit strategy.

This delightful tale of a small community hovering between two eras was written by the sisters known as the 'Scottish Brontes' and originally published in 1908 by John Murray Press.

Written by Jane and Mary Findlater.

Omnibus of the last five of ten episodes abridged by Clara Glynn.

Producer: Eilidh McCreadie

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in April 2020.

In the early 1900s, a sleepy Scottish village isn't a place for an unconventional woman.

The sleepy Scottish village of Crossriggs is not the place for an unconventional woman.

In the early 1900s, a sleepy Scottish village is not the place for an unconventional woman. Concluded by Rosalind Sydney.

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