Desmond's career is over and the family is homeless, but Penelope remains determined to rebuild their lives. Read by Penelope Wilton. Show more

After an unhappy early school life, Oxford beckons and Penelope's writing flourishes. Penelope Wilton reads Hermione Lee's biography. Show more

The Fitzgeralds edit World Review and live in Hampstead. But things fall apart for the golden couple. Read by Penelope Wilton. Show more

For her second novel, The Bookshop, Penelope relives some painful family memories of time in Southwold. Read by Penelope Wilton. Show more

Now in her 70s, fiercely independent Penelope is finally solvent and publishes her seventh novel. Concluded by Penelope Wilton. Show more