As Mariam and Laila grow close, angry husband Rasheed imposes his violent will. Khaled Hosseini's story read by Seeta Indrani.

As the Taliban brings brutal change, the orphanage is set for a new arrival. Khaled Hosseini's story read by Seeta Indrani.

Rasheed reacts furiously when he learns of Tariq's visit to Laila. Khaled Hosseini's story read by Seeta Indrani.

Laila and Tariq are reunited, but she still misses Mariam. Khaled Hosseini's story read by Seeta Indrani.

The Russians leave Afghanistan, but for Laila the peace is short-lived. Khaled Hosseini's epic story read by Seeta Indrani.

Orphaned by war, young Laila hears news of Tariq. Rasheed has plans. Khaled Hosseini's story read by Seeta Indrani.

Young Mariam's life is about to change. Seeta Indrani reads Khaled Hosseini's story of two Afghan women across three decades.

Young Mariam goes to stay with her father, who reveals his plans for her future. Khaled Hosseini's story read by Seeta Indrani.

Mariam tries to be a dutiful wife despite her husband Rasheed's behaviour. Khaled Hosseini's story read by Seeta Indrani.

Nine-year-old Laila perceives the destruction that war wreaks on her family. Khaled Hosseini's story read by Seeta Indrani.