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"It was enough that he existed"

The bleakness of unrequited and of married love. Post war tale of love and freedom set in Sydney. Read by Pennie Downie.

The bleakness of unrequited and of married love.

Internationally acclaimed Australian author Elizabeth Harrower's novel was written in 1971 and was finally published in 2015.

This tale of love, class and freedom is set among the grand houses and lush gardens of Sydney Harbour just after the Second World War, following the lives of Zoe and Russell Howard.

Charismatic and confident, the children of affluent and loving parents, they welcome into their circle two orphans, Stephen and Anna. It's a meeting that will resonate for decades.

Reader: Penny Downie

Abridger: Sally Marmion

Producer: Justine Willett

First broadcast on 大象传媒 Radio 4 in February 2015.

15 minutes

Last on

Tue 24 Sep 2019 02:00

Credits

Role Contributor
Reader Penny Downie
Author Elizabeth Harrower
Abridger Sally Marmion
Producer Justine Willett

Broadcasts

  • Mon 23 Feb 2015 22:45
  • Mon 23 Sep 2019 14:00
  • Tue 24 Sep 2019 02:00

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