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A Simple Heart by Gustave Flaubert

Novelist Julian Barnes reads the story of a brave and devout woman living in 19th century Normandy.

Radio 4 Extra,3 episodes

Episodes

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1. Félicité
A maid with a sad past arrives to work for Madame Aubain.
19 Nov 1997,15 mins
2. Two Sorrows
As losses stack up for Félicité and her mistress, an unexpected gift arrives.
20 Nov 1997,15 mins
3. Taxidermy
Félicité has a new friend called Lou Lou.
21 Nov 1997,15 mins

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