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Episode 6

Apprentice Antonio flees Murano when Orsola’s brother brokers his reluctant sister's engagement to rival Stefano. Tracy Chevalier’s epic historical novel is read by Emily Bruni.

Apprentice Antonio has fled Murano with the secrets of the glassmakers after Orsola’s brother brokered his reluctant sister's engagement to Stefano. The young woman is reluctant to commit to her fiancé, waiting instead for the clandestine tokens of Antonio’s love that the post occasionally brings.

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.

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14 minutes

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Monday 22:45

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  • Monday 22:45