A Gathering Light

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A Gathering Light by Jennifer Donnelly: 2. Mystery

Jennifer Donnelly - A Gathering Light

2. Mystery

A Gathering Light by Jennifer Donnelly

BBC Radio 4 Extra - A Gathering Light by Jennifer Donnelly, 2. Mystery

Mattie is embroiled in a mysterious death, having been given the chance of a lifetime.

The early 1900s, and Mattie is embroiled in a mysterious death, having been given the chance of a lifetime. Read by Vicki Simon.

It's the early 1900s.   Mattie is embroiled in a mysterious death, having been given the chance of a lifetime.  

As the story behind Grace Brown's death unfolds, 17 year old Mattie Gokey must chose to between her desire to be a writer, and the excitement of a first romance. 

Her heart races when Royal Loomis gives her a ride home. 

Jennifer Donnelly's debut novel read by Vicki Simon. 

Abridged by Penny Leicester. 

Producer: Liz Allard

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in August 2004.

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New York, 1906. A body is found in a lake, and young Mattie's life is changed forever.

When Mattie Gokey is given a bundle of letters to burn, she fully intends to do it. But the woman who gave them to her is found drowned the next day. Read by Vicki Simon.

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