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The great statue of Christ has fallen, and Zuana receives an unexpected visitor who presents her with a terrible predicament. Stars Geraldine James and Natalie Dormer.

Dramatisation of the novel by Sarah Dunant, set in a convent in Renaissance Italy, where a young woman has been placed against her will.

The great statue of Christ has fallen, and Zuana receives an unexpected visitor who presents her with a terrible predicament.

Abbess ...... Eileen Atkins
Zuana ...... Geraldine James
Serafina ...... Natalie Dormer
Umiliana ...... Sian Thomas
Appolonia ...... Hannah Waddingham

Dramtised by Rachel Joyce.

The music has been specially recorded by Musica Secreta, available on the CD Sacred Hearts, Secret Music.

A Pacificus production for 大象传媒 Radio 4.

15 minutes

Last on

Wed 2 Apr 2014 14:00

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  • Wed 8 Jul 2009 19:45
  • Wed 2 Apr 2014 14:00

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