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A relationship blossoms between a slave girl and the heir to a Sultan’s throne.

Inspired by Rumi, a relationship blossoms between a slave girl and the heir to a Sultan’s throne. Read by Adura Onashile.

Writers choose poems as inspiration for contemporary stories.

Inspired by the 13th century Persian poet Rumi, a terraced garden in Italy is the setting where a relationship blossoms between a young African slave girl and the heir to a Sultan’s throne. 

Written by Leila Aboulela.

Read by Adura Onashile.

Producer: Bruce Young

A BBC Scotland production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in July 2019.

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