As winter approaches, the library roof remains unrepaired and a friendship is about to cross a line forever.

Salley Vickers' lyrical tribute to the power of children's literature - as she casts her clear psychoanalytic gaze on small town, post-war England.

Omnibus of the last five of ten parts abridged by the author.

Concluded by Barbara Flynn

Producer: Eilidh McCreadie

First broadcast in 10-parts on BBC Radio 4 in June 2018. Show less