Molly McGrann's novel about the discovery of a dead man's double life and its dark secrets. Abridged by Robin Brooks. Read by Susan Jameson. Show more
Rita's Story. The twists and turns that led Rita away from her northern home to the seedy streets of 1960s Soho and the attention of Arthur Gillies. Show more
Arthur Gillies invites Rita and Annetta to work for him in the Primrose Hill brothel. Flashing forward, Arthur's daughter Marie makes a life-shattering discovery at the bank. Show more
The fallout from the discovery of Arthur's double life takes effect: his illegitimate son Joseph fears he will lose his home, while his daughter Marie makes plans for her future. Show more
Elderly Rita meets a punter in a Soho hotel room, unaware that her friend Annetta has gone missing again. Show more
The story of Sal, Arthur's mistress and madam of the Primrose Hill brothel. Show more
Marie learns the unsavoury truth about her late father's double life, while her elderly mother, Flavia, remains oblivious. Show more
Joseph is harassed by a nuisance caller, and elderly Rita heads out on another one of her 'dates'. Show more
Joseph awaits Mr Wye's visit with trepidation. Elsewhere, in a Soho pub, Rita sips sweet sherry and reminisces about the love of her life, Arthur Gillies. Show more
Final instalment of Molly McGrann's novel. We discover what happened to Joseph and to Rita and Annetta, and how Marie came to read about their demise as she waited at the airport. Show more
A young girl growing up in a wealthy family finds comfort in her shabbiest possessions in a story by Molly McGrann, inspired by the Frank Ocean track. Read by Camille Marmie. Show more