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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.

Delightful tale of a small community hovering between two eras

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

Originally published in 1908.

Abridged by Clara Glynn.

Read by Rosalind Sydney.

Producer: Eilidh McCreadie

First broadcast on 大象传媒 Radio 4 in April 2020.