Two women reveal their inner secrets. Marina Lewycka's tender and funny insight into life as an émigrée. Read by Sian Thomas.
Reconciliation and a new arrival as Nikolai prepares for the next phase of a long and chequered life. Concluded by Sian Thomas.
Despite the 48-year age difference, Nadia's widower father is determined to marry his new love Valentina. Read by Sian Thomas.
Father and his young wife Valentina argue over her visa appeal, but everyone has a cunning plan. Read by Sian Thomas.
Nadia and Vera bury the hatchet to plot how to prevent their aged father from marrying the voluptuous Valentina. Read by Sian Thomas.
Valentina continues her conspicuous consumption as cracks in the months-old marriage begin to show. Read by Sian Thomas.
Vera and Valentina come to blows, and Nadia and her father celebrate their first step to freedom. Read by Sian Thomas.
Where is Valentina? Who is the mystery man outside? And whose version of a family's story should be believed? Read by Sian Thomas.
Tale of emigrating and immigration, sisterly rivalry and the lure of a satin brassiere. Read by Sian Thomas. Show more
Vera and Nadia try to stop Valentina's plans. Marina Lewycka's wry portrait of a marriage of convenience. Read by Sian Thomas.