In the besieged city of Leningrad, 1942, winter arrives. Civilians are starving and cold.
The story of one family caught up in the appalling struggle to survive the Siege of Leningrad by German forces during the Second World War.
Helen Dunmore's powerful historical novel read by Sara Kestelman.
Helen Dunmore (1952-2017) was the writer of 12 novels and 10 poetry collections winning several accolades for her work.
Abridged by Sally Marmion
Producer: Di Speirs
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in 2001. Show less