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Tracy Chevalier's novel, abridged in 10 parts by Jane Greenwood, is set in London in 1792.

2/10. Jem and Maisie Kellaway and their new friend Maggie cross Westminster bridge to see the sights of London. They have two strange encounters with their new neighbour William Blake.

Read by Jenny Coverack.

Jem and Maisie Kellaway have two strange encounters with their new neighbour William Blake

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0320071128Jem and Maggie engineer a visit to the Blakes, where they find a full-size printing press.

Readings from modern classics, new works by leading writers and world literature

0420071129When William Blake's mother dies, the children decide to follow the funeral party.

Readings from modern classics, new works by leading writers and world literature

0520071130Jem, Maggie and Maisie find themselves lost and frightened in a maze of unfamiliar streets

Readings from modern classics, new works by leading writers and world literature

0620071203Maisie has taken a shine to John Astley. A chance encounter leads the girl into danger.

Readings from modern classics, new works by leading writers and world literature

0720071204Maisie has been seduced by John but Maggie enlists the help of the Blakes to save her.

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0820071205Maggie and Jem join forces to warn Mr Blake that he is to be targeted as a revolutionary.

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0920071206Maggie tells her guilty secret to Jem. Read by Jenny Coverack.

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Tracy Chevalier's novel, abridged in 10 parts by Jane Greenwood, is set in London in 1792.

10/10. Maggie discovers that the pregnant Maisie has stayed behind and is being cared for by the Blakes. She takes charge of the situation and soon both girls are on the road to Dorset.

Read by Jenny Coverack.

Maggie discovers that Maisie has stayed behind and is being cared for by the Blakes.

Readings from modern classics, new works by leading writers and world literature

BAB0120071126The Kellaway family find themselves living next door to the poet William Blake.

Readings from modern classics, new works by leading writers and world literature