Widow Cora and her young son leave London for Colchester, where she first hears about the sea serpent. Read by Ruth Gemmell. Show more

Rumours about the re-emergence of the serpent spread and Cora has an unexpected encounter with a villager. Read by Ruth Gemmell. Show more

Cora, Francis and Martha visit an Essex village and meet the local vicar and his delightful family. Read by Ruth Gemmell. Show more

Will tries to dissuade his congregation that the serpent exists and Cora’s family moves to Aldwinter. Read by Ruth Gemmell. Show more

Cora is invited to give a talk in Aldwinter school, which has unforeseen consequences for the girls. Read by Ruth Gemmell. Show more

Cora seeks help from her London friend, Dr Luke Garrett, while her friendship with Will is tested. Read by Ruth Gemmell. Show more

Cora hosts a midsummer party, her connection with Will deepens and Stella’s mysterious illness gets worse. Read by Ruth Gemmell. Show more

In Aldwinter the mystery of the serpent seems to be solved but there’s shocking news from London for Cora. Read by Ruth Gemmell. Show more

Cora and Will resume their deep friendship and Stella enlists some help with a secret project. Read by Ruth Gemmell. Show more

Villagers confront the myth of the serpent for the last time. Cora must re-assess her relationship. Concluded by Ruth Gemmell. Show more