Diner is taking Lizzie to the far side of the Gorge to a secret place.

It is here she must confront the truth about what actually happened to Diner's first wife...

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...

Concluded by Hattie Morahan and Carl Prekopp

Abridged by Sara Davies.

Producer: Julian Wilkinson

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in March 2017 Show less