Joanna Trollope's novel about the traumas and delights of adjusting to a step-family.

The complications facing parents when a marriage breaks down and a new relationship begins.

After her marriage breaks down, Nadine is fuelled with bitterness towards her ex-husband. Josie meanwhile wants to be the perfect step-mum whilst Nadine struggles with life as a single mother.

Tom plans a third marriage to Elizabeth, but will they cope with his possessive daughter?

Omnibus of the first five of ten episodes abridged by Pat McLoughlin.

Read by Penelope Wilton.

Producer: Di Speirs

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in April 1998. Show less