Internationally acclaimed Australian author Elizabeth Harrower's novel was written in 1971.
This tale of love, class and freedom, set among the grand houses and lush gardens of Sydney Harbour just after WWII, follows the lives of Zoe and Russell Howard. Charismatic and confident, the children of affluent and loving parents, they welcome into their circle, Stephen and Anna, two orphans, whose lives until now have been very different from those of the Howards. But despite this, these four will spend the rest of their lives moving in and out of each other's shadows.
Episode 1: “You Only Think of Orphans in Fairytales”
Over a tennis match, the two orphans, Anna and Stephen, are welcomed into the rarified world of the Howard family.
Episode 2: “Just don't develop a social conscience now”
Zoe struggles with her emotions when she discovers that Stephen is leaving.
Episode 3: “This is not my life”
Anna strikes out on her own, and finds a new life.
Episode 4: “He's not easy”
After the death of her beloved mother, Zoe makes an unexpected choice.
Episode 5: “I'm marvellously happy”
Today: the unlikely marriage between Zoe and Stephen continues to raise eyebrows.
Episode 6: 'It was enough that he existed'
Today: the bleakness of unrequited and of married love.
Episode 7: “No-one knows me”
While Anna remains defiantly single, Zoe regrets her own defiance in marrying Stephen.
Episode 8: “It harmed him”
Zoe realises that not everyone can bear to be loved.
Episode 9: “Something's happened to Anna”
The devastating fallout from the arrival of an unexpected letter.
Episode 10: “You must solve yourself”
Endings and new beginnings, as Anna and Zoe realise what love is.
Reader: Penny Downie
Abridger: Sally Marmion
Producer: Justine Willett.
10 Files. Total Size 127MB. 130+ minutes. Bitrate 128kbps
In certain circles (amended link)
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Thank you, William!
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