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In the sweeping historical novel from Tracy Chevalier, Orsolo Rosso the glassmaker's daughter flouts Venetian convention to save her family. Read by Emily Bruni.

As Renaissance Venice thrives, the daughter of a Muranese glassmaking family pushes the boundaries of convention, creativity and love.

The spellbinding new novel from the acclaimed author of ‘Girl with a Pearl Earring’ is read by Emily Bruni.

Written by Tracy Chevalier
Abridged by Siân Preece
Produced by Eilidh McCreadie

Tracy Chevalier is the author of eleven novels, including ’A Single Thread’, ‘Remarkable Creatures’ and ‘Girl with a Pearl Earring’, an international bestseller that has sold over five million copies and been made into a film, a play and an opera.

A ´óÏó´«Ã½ Audio Scotland production for ´óÏó´«Ã½ Radio 4

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14 minutes

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Monday 22:45

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  • Monday 22:45