Lizzie is missing her mother dreadfully and troubled by Diner's behaviour. She goes to visit Hannah for her reassurance and has an unexpected encounter.

News also come from France of the King's trial.

Based in Bristol in 1792, Helen Dunmore's novel is set against a backdrop of the French Revolution.

It touches on Radical idealism, property speculation, political turmoil and private tragedy...

Read by Hattie Morahan and Carl Prekopp

Abridged by Sara Davies.

Producer: Julian Wilkinson

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in March 2017. Show less