Episodes
| Episode | First Broadcast | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| 01 | 20100301 | Sara Kestelman reads from the new and disturbing novel by Rose Tremain. Set in the Cevennes, an untamed area of southern France where traditions and secrets run deep, it is the story of two very different sets of siblings. Veronica and Anthony are privileged, cultured and English. Aramon and Audrun are French, rooted in the old stone mas and the land around it that their family have cultivated for generations, and in their shared and violent past. When these two very different worlds collide, a chain of events is set in unstoppable motion. Alone in Pimlico, Anthony has a moment of self-knowledge: the best is over. Meanwhile, above a river bank in southern France, a little girl is screaming. Abridged by Sally Marmion. Alone in Pimlico, Anthony has a moment of self-knowledge: the best is over. Readings from modern classics, new works by leading writers and world literature |
| 02 | 20100302 | Sara Kestelman reads from the new and disturbing novel by Rose Tremain. Set in the Cevennes, an untamed area of southern France where traditions and secrets run deep, it is the story of two very different sets of siblings. Veronica and Anthony are privileged, cultured and English. Aramon and Audrun are French, rooted in the old stone mas and the land around it that their family have cultivated for generations, and in their shared and violent past. Suddenly appalled by his lonely life in London, Anthony seeks refuge with his beloved sister in southern France and there discovers a renewed hope. Meanwhile Aramon Lunel has his own plans - but not ones that his sister may be so taken with. Abridged by Sally Marmion. Appalled by his lonely life in London, Anthony seeks refuge with his sister in France. Readings from modern classics, new works by leading writers and world literature |
| 03 | 20100303 | Sara Kestelman reads from the new and disturbing novel by Rose Tremain. Set in the Cevennes, an untamed area of southern France where traditions and secrets run deep, it is the story of two very different sets of siblings. Veronica and Anthony are privileged, cultured and English. Aramon and Audrun are French, rooted in the old stone mas and the land around it that their family have cultivated for generations, and in their shared and violent past. Anthony's dream expands and his hopes rise. But high in the hills, at the Mas Lunel, Audrun is realising the full devastation her brother's greed may bring. Abridged by Sally Marmion. At the Mas Lunel, Audrun is realising the full devastation her brother's greed may bring. Readings from modern classics, new works by leading writers and world literature |
| 04 | 20100304 | Sara Kestelman reads from the new and disturbing novel by Rose Tremain. Set in the Cevennes, an untamed area of southern France where traditions and secrets run deep, it is the story of two very different sets of siblings. Veronica and Anthony are privileged, cultured and English. Aramon and Audrun are French, rooted in the old stone mas and the land around it that their family have cultivated for generations, and in their shared and violent past. Faced with losing all she holds dear, Audrun makes a fateful decision. Meanwhile Anthony finds the perfect place to live out the final chapters of his life. Abridged by Sally Marmion. Faced with losing all she holds dear, Audrun makes a fateful decision. Readings from modern classics, new works by leading writers and world literature |
| 05 | 20100305 | Sara Kestelman reads from the new and disturbing novel by Rose Tremain. Set in the Cevennes, an untamed area of southern France where traditions and secrets run deep, it is the story of two very different sets of siblings. Veronica and Anthony are privileged, cultured and English. Aramon and Audrun are French, rooted in the old stone mas and the land around it that their family have cultivated for generations, and in their shared and violent past. Disappointed at Mas Lunel, Anthony sets out in search of another dream house, while at the mas, Audrun's future is in doubt. Abridged by Sally Marmion. Disappointed at Mas Lunel, Anthony sets out in search of another dream house. Readings from modern classics, new works by leading writers and world literature |
| 06 | 20100308 | Sara Kestelman reads from the new and disturbing novel by Rose Tremain. Set in the Cevennes, an untamed area of southern France where traditions and secrets run deep, it is the story of two very different sets of siblings. Veronica's life of robust contentment is about to be shattered for ever. Up at the Mas Lunel, Aramon is struggling to remember recent events. Abridged by Sally Marmion. Veronica's life of robust contentment is about to be shattered for ever. Readings from modern classics, new works by leading writers and world literature |
| 07 | 20100309 | Sara Kestelman reads from the new and disturbing novel by Rose Tremain. Set in the Cevennes, an untamed area of southern France where traditions and secrets run deep, it is the story of two very different sets of siblings. Kitty sets out to prove her own theory about Anthony's disappearance. At the Mas Lunel, Aramon makes a shocking and surprising discovery. Abridged by Sally Marmion. Dark discoveries at the Mas Lunel but no word from Anthony. Readings from modern classics, new works by leading writers and world literature |
| 08 | 20100310 | Sara Kestelman reads from the new and disturbing novel by Rose Tremain. Set in the Cevennes, an untamed area of southern France where traditions and secrets run deep, it is the story of two very different sets of siblings. Aramon makes another discovery but his memory is no clearer. And for Anthony, the inevitable finally arrives. Abridged by Sally Marmion. The inevitable day arrives at last. Readings from modern classics, new works by leading writers and world literature |
| 09 | 20100311 | Sara Kestelman reads from the new and disturbing novel by Rose Tremain. Set in the Cevennes, an untamed area of southern France where traditions and secrets run deep, it is the story of two very different sets of siblings. With the discovery of a body, can it be long before the murderer is unmasked? Abridged by Sally Marmion. With the discovery of a body, can it be long before the murderer is unmasked? Readings from modern classics, new works by leading writers and world literature |
| 10 | 20100312 | Sara Kestelman reads from the new and disturbing novel by Rose Tremain. Set in the Cevennes, an untamed area of southern France where traditions and secrets run deep, it is the story of two very different sets of siblings. A return to the place where they began; peace and reconciliation at last. Abridged by Sally Marmion. A return to the place where they began; peace and reconciliation at last. Readings from modern classics, new works by leading writers and world literature |