by V. Sackville-West
Abridged by James Langham
Read by Molly Rankin
Instalment 9
Shortly before their marriage the future Lady Slane discloses to Henry her ambitions to be a painter. Soon she begins her new life with him. She reflects here on the problems of her relationship with a man whose life and character were so opposed to hers, and on the birth and upbringing of her children.
Part 10: next Tuesday