An anniversary arrives and Arabella gets to know her new housemates who bond as their luggage is unpacked. Read by Claire Skinner.

Edmund and his wife discuss how to treat their new charge. Janet and Henry have a truly miserable time. Read by Claire Skinner.

Edmund takes Arabella to London and treats her to lunch. Then events take a completely unexpected turn. Read by Claire Skinner.

Edmund's attraction intensifies, but Arabella seems to be cooling off. Meanwhile, his absence is noted. Read by Claire Skinner.

Edmund hides his dalliance from his wife, who has a chill. Anne and Arabella talk while he is at work. Read by Claire Skinner. Show more

Edmund gloomily contemplates going to Greece alone, while Anne and Arabella strike up a relationship. Read by Claire Skinner.

Anne and Arabella get to know each other rather more intimately than expected while Edmund is away. Read by Claire Skinner.

The unspoken aftermath follows. Arabella and Edmund dance. Impoverished, Janet struggles to cope alone. Read by Claire Skinner.

Events finally come to a head as Arabella talks to Anne and Edmund. Revelations and resolutions follow. Read by Claire Skinner.

A contented marriage is disrupted by the arrival of Arabella - beautiful, rich and longing to be loved. Read by Claire Skinner. Show more