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Robert Forrest's popular thriller set in 10th-century Japan.

Robert Forrest's thriller, inspired by the writings of Sei Shonagon, a poet and lady-in-waiting to the Empress of the 10th-century Japanese court.

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15 Minute Drama: The Pillow Book

Ruth Gemmell

Cal MacAninch

Finlay Welsh

Garry Collins

Robert Forrest

Lu Kemp

The Pillow Book: Series 9: Episode 3

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Shonagon and Yukinari attend separate funerals - to solve the same crime.

Shonagon and Yukinari attend separate funerals - to solve the same crime. Robert Forrest's popular thriller set in 10th-century Japan.

Lady Shonagon and Lieutenant Yukinari return! Robert Forrest's popular thriller set in 10th century Japan. 

Two funerals on the same day: one in the city, with full pomp and ceremony for the Empress's father, the Lord Chancellor; the other, outside the city walls, for the erratic and errant Lady Mazago. Shonagon and Yukinari attend different funerals, with the intention of solving the same murder - that of Lady Mazago. 

The Pillow Book is inspired by the writings of Sei Shonagon, a poet and lady-in-waiting to the Empress of the 10th Century Japanese court. 

Written by Robert Forrest. 

Directed by Lu Kemp.

A BBC Scotland Production for Radio 4.

The Pillow Book: Series 9

Intelligent speech, the most insightful journalism, the wittiest comedy, the most fascinating features and the most compelling drama and readings anywhere in UK radio.

By Robert Forrest. Ninth series of the mystery thriller set in 10th-century Japan.

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