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Grace is injured in an unexpected attack. Dangerously ill, she is looked after by both her mother and aunt. Read by Joanna Tope.

By Patricia Ferguson

Read by Joanna Tope

The new novel by Patricia Ferguson is the compassionate and moving story of two sisters and the young black orphan who changes their lives.

Grace is injured in an unexpected attack while Violet is away. She becomes dangerously ill and is looked after by both her mother and her aunt.

Abridged by Robin Brooks

Produced by Gaynor Macfarlane.

15 minutes

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