A late night visit to Dr Pampolini reminds Zummo that Florence can be a dark and dangerous place. Show more
Florence, 1691. After settling in to his new surroundings, Zummo is summoned to meet Cosimo III, Grand Duke of Tuscany. Show more
The Grand Duke holds a 'Sicilian' banquet in honour of Zummo. Events there change the sculptor's life forever. Show more
Zummo is weighing up the Grand Duke's secret commission when, after months of searching, he meets the girl from the apothecary. Show more
Zummo has moved to a new apartment in anticipation of his mother's arrival from Sicily. But this doesn't stop Stufa from becoming more and more intrusive. Show more
After the break-in at his house, and with both Stufa and Bassetti closing in, Zummo acts to keep Faustina safe. Show more
Zummo rides off to Torremagna in search of Faustina, knowing he must find her before Stufa does. Show more
By Morven Crumlish. Two women meet up prior to a university reunion in a funny story about women's friendships, nostalgia and life not turning out as planned. Read by Polly Frame. Show more
By Louise Erdrich. 'Mother' tracks Cedar down to the Ojibwe reservation. Show more
By Louise Erdrich. Cedar is nearly full-term and confined in the heavily guarded Stillwater Birthing Centre. Show more
By Louise Erdrich. Despite increasing levels of panic across the country, Cedar sets out to meet her birth mother for the first time. Show more
By Louise Erdrich. Cedar learns more about her birth family and their life on the Ojibwe reservation. Show more
By Louise Erdrich. Cedar is in a high security maternity hospital. Both her families join forces to plan a breakout. Show more
By Louise Erdrich. It is the day of the planned hospital breakout. Show more
By Louise Erdrich. Following the hospital breakout, Cedar and Tia are hiding at the recycling plant. Show more
By Louise Erdrich. With rumours of martial law afoot, Cedar prepares for the emergency and goes for an ultrasound. Show more
By Louise Erdrich. With pregnant women being rounded up, Phil helps Cedar to go into hiding. Show more
By Louise Erdrich. Eddy visits the house to make plans for Cedar's escape across the border into Canada. Show more
3/4. Spine by Anita Sullivan. A mother and son must run the gauntlet of high-tech security, and severe travel-restrictions, to leave their homeland in search of a better life. Show more
4/4. Inertia by Melissa Lee-Houghton. Mr McManus wakes up in hospital and discovers that the healthcare provision he’s been paying for is not at all as expected. Show more