Episode 3
It's 1952 and an architect and his wife take a chance on two siblings, recently released from Borstal. A story of good intentions and opportunity.
It's 1952 and idealistic architects Arthur and Florence Mayhood have taken on ex-Borstal inmates Joyce and Charlie Savigear as apprentices at their practice on their farm in Surrey, Leventree, inspired by the principles of American architect Frank Lloyd Wright.
But what starts out as a seemingly straightforward story of good intentions and opportunity rapidly turns into a darker story full of secrets and lies. And yet through tragedy come lessons learnt and a determination to hold on to one鈥檚 dreams.
Benjamin Wood鈥檚 first novel was shortlisted for the Costa First Novel Award and the Commonwealth Book Prize, and won Le Prix du Roman Fnac.
He was a finalist for the Sunday Times Young Writer of the Year Award.
Reader: Rupert Evans
Abridger: Sara Davies
Producer: Celia de Wolff
Sound Design: Essential Music
Production Manager: Sarah Wright
A Pier production for 大象传媒 Radio 4
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- Wed 19 Apr 2023 22:45大象传媒 Radio 4