The Meeting Point

With Euan so often away, Ruth is confined to their guarded compound with her neighbours and, in particular, Noor, a troubled teenager recently returned to Bahrain to live with her father. Confronted by temptations and doubt, both Ruth and Noor must make choices that could change all of their lives forever.

Episode 1: Ruth, Euan and their young daughter arrive in Bahrain to carry out some missionary work in the country. As they settle into their new life, Ruth discovers that Euan hasn't told her the whole truth regarding the reason for their stay.

The Meeting Point is Lucy Caldwell's second novel, a story of idealism, innocence, and the unexpected turns life can take and the dangers and chances that await us.

The readers are Laura Pyper and Yasmin Paige.

The Meeting Point was abridged by Doreen Estall and produced by Heather Larmour.

As Euan and Ruth arrive in Bahrain, Ruth discovers she has been deceived by her husband.

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With Euan so often away, Ruth is confined to their guarded compound with her neighbours and, in particular, Noor, a troubled teenager recently returned to Bahrain to live with her father. Confronted by temptations and doubt, both Ruth and Noor must make choices that could change all of their lives forever.

Episode 2: Still reeling from Euan's confession, Ruth is visited by her new neighbours, among them a shy teenager named Noor, who, like Ruth, is also trying to come to terms with a new life in Bahrain.

The Meeting Point is Lucy Caldwell's second novel, a story of idealism, innocence, and the unexpected turns life can take and the dangers and chances that await us.

The readers are Laura Pyper and Yasmin Paige.

The Meeting Point was abridged by Doreen Estall and produced by Heather Larmour.

Ruth is visited by her neighbours, among them Noor, who has also newly arrived in Bahrain.

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

With Euan so often away, Ruth is confined to their guarded compound with her neighbours and, in particular, Noor, a troubled teenager recently returned to Bahrain to live with her father. Confronted by temptations and doubt, both Ruth and Noor must make choices that could change all of their lives forever.

Episode 3: Introduced to Noor's family, Ruth meets Dr. Hussain, Noor's father, and her cousin, Farid. Ruth has longed to visit the Tree of Life but when she accompanies Noor and Farid on an excursion to the site, she discovers, that it, like Euan, is not all she had believed and hoped it to be.

The Meeting Point is Lucy Caldwell's second novel, a story of idealism, innocence, and the unexpected turns life can take and the dangers and chances that await us.

The readers are Laura Pyper and Yasmin Paige.

The Meeting Point was abridged by Doreen Estall and produced by Heather Larmour.

Farid takes Ruth to see the Tree of Life where the reality falls short of her expectations

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

With Euan so often away, Ruth is confined to their guarded compound with her neighbours and, in particular, Noor, a troubled teenager recently returned to Bahrain to live with her father. Confronted by temptations and doubt, both Ruth and Noor must make choices that could change all of their lives forever.

Episode 4: Noor is overwhelmed by Ruth's kindness and visits regularly to help her look after Anna. Ruth, for her part, is lonely and welcomes the girl's company, but she cannot shake the memory of the visit to the Tree of Life with Farid

The Meeting Point is Lucy Caldwell's second novel, a story of idealism, innocence, and the unexpected turns life can take and the dangers and chances that await us.

The readers are Laura Pyper and Yasmin Paige.

The Meeting Point was abridged by Doreen Estall and produced by Heather Larmour.

Noor visits the Armstrongs more often, while Ruth cannot shake the memory of Farid.

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

With Euan so often away, Ruth is confined to their guarded compound with her neighbours and, in particular, Noor, a troubled teenager recently returned to Bahrain to live with her father. Confronted by temptations and doubt, both Ruth and Noor must make choices that could change all of their lives forever.

Episode 5: With an increasing gulf growing between herself and Euan, Ruth finds herself spending more time with Farid.

The Meeting Point is Lucy Caldwell's second novel, a story of idealism, innocence, and the unexpected turns life can take and the dangers and chances that await us.

The readers are Laura Pyper and Yasmin Paige.

The Meeting Point was abridged by Doreen Estall and produced by Heather Larmour.

With an increasing gulf growing between herself and Euan, Ruth and Farid grow closer.

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

With Euan so often away, Ruth is confined to their guarded compound with her neighbours and, in particular, Noor, a troubled teenager recently returned to Bahrain to live with her father. Confronted by temptations and doubt, both Ruth and Noor must make choices that could change all of their lives forever.

Episode 6: As news of war in Iraq breaks, Ruth finds herself desperately missing Farid, while the troubled Noor is drawn ever more closely to the Armstrongs and their faith.

The Meeting Point is Lucy Caldwell's second novel, a story of idealism, innocence, and the unexpected turns life can take and the dangers and chances that await us.

The readers are Laura Pyper and Yasmin Paige.

The Meeting Point was abridged by Doreen Estall and produced by Heather Larmour.

As news of war breaks, Ruth longs for Farid, while Noor is drawn closer to the Armstrongs.

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

With Euan so often away, Ruth is confined to their guarded compound with her neighbours and, in particular, Noor, a troubled teenager recently returned to Bahrain to live with her father. Confronted by temptations and doubt, both Ruth and Noor must make choices that could change all of their lives forever.

Episode 7: While the relationship between Ruth and Farid deepens, Noor finds the strength to confront the mistakes of her past.

The Meeting Point is Lucy Caldwell's second novel, a story of idealism, innocence, and the unexpected turns life can take and the dangers and chances that await us.

The readers are Laura Pyper and Yasmin Paige.

The Meeting Point was abridged by Doreen Estall and produced by Heather Larmour.

As the relationship between Ruth and Farid deepens, Noor finds strength to face her past.

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

With Euan so often away, Ruth is confined to their guarded compound with her neighbours and, in particular, Noor, a troubled teenager recently returned to Bahrain to live with her father. Confronted by temptations and doubt, both Ruth and Noor must make choices that could change all of their lives forever.

Episode 8: Ruth dashes Noor's hopes for the future and realises the true cost of her own happiness with Farid.

The Meeting Point is Lucy Caldwell's second novel, a story of idealism, innocence, and the unexpected turns life can take and the dangers and chances that await us.

The readers are Laura Pyper and Yasmin Paige.

The Meeting Point was abridged by Doreen Estall and produced by Heather Larmour.

Ruth dashes Noor's hopes and realises the true cost of her own happiness with Farid.

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

With Euan so often away, Ruth is confined to their guarded compound with her neighbours and, in particular, Noor, a troubled teenager recently returned to Bahrain to live with her father. Confronted by temptations and doubt, both Ruth and Noor must make choices that could change all of their lives forever.

Episode 9: Noor discovers the truth about Ruth and Farid and her sense of betrayal boils over when she is asked to baby-sit Anna once again. Now she knows the truth about them, what will Noor do?

The Meeting Point is Lucy Caldwell's second novel, a story of idealism, innocence, and the unexpected turns life can take and the dangers and chances that await us.

The readers are Laura Pyper and Yasmin Paige.

The Meeting Point was abridged by Doreen Estall and produced by Heather Larmour.

Noor discovers the truth about Ruth and Farid, but now she knows, what will she do next?

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

With Euan so often away, Ruth is confined to their guarded compound with her neighbours and, in particular, Noor, a troubled teenager recently returned to Bahrain to live with her father. Confronted by temptations and doubt, both Ruth and Noor must make choices that could change all of their lives forever.

Episode 10: Noor's disappearance with Anna and Euan's return from Saudi Arabia force Ruth to make a decision about her future. Bahrain or Ireland? Farid or Euan? Which will she choose?

The Meeting Point is Lucy Caldwell's second novel, a story of idealism, innocence, and the unexpected turns life can take and the dangers and chances that await us.

The readers are Laura Pyper and Yasmin Paige.

The Meeting Point was abridged by Doreen Estall and produced by Heather Larmour.

Ruth is forced to make a decision about her future. Farid or Euan? Whom will she choose?

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