Book at Bedtime - The Land of Spices
Kate O'Brien's novel is set in an enclosed convent
Book at Bedtime - The Land of Spices - Episode 1
The Land of Spices: Kate O'Brien's novel is set in an enclosed convent. 1/10: Appointed Mother Superior, Mere Helene realises she has to save her star student.
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Book at Bedtime - The Land of Spices - Episode 10
The Land of Spices: Kate O'Brien's novel is set in an enclosed convent. 10/10: A telegram from the Mother House in Brussels presents Reverend Mother with her biggest challenge.
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Book at Bedtime - The Land of Spices - Episode 2
The Land of Spices: Kate O'Brien's novel is set in an enclosed convent. 2/10: The Reverend Mother recalls how at 18 she herself had turned her back on the world.
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Book at Bedtime - The Land of Spices - Episode 3
The Land of Spices: Kate O'Brien's novel is set in an enclosed convent. 3/10: As 6-year-old Anna comes to terms with the school, the Reverend Mother begins a letter of resignation.
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Book at Bedtime - The Land of Spices - Episode 4
The Land of Spices: Kate O'Brien's novel is set in an enclosed convent. 4/10: The Reverend Mother has found remarkable qualities in Anna that remind her of herself when young.
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Book at Bedtime - The Land of Spices - Episode 5
The Land of Spices: Kate O'Brien's novel is set in an enclosed convent. 5/10: Young Anna discovers that the school is rife with gossip, snobbery and vindictiveness.
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Book at Bedtime - The Land of Spices - Episode 6
The Land of Spices: Kate O'Brien's novel is set in an enclosed convent. 6/10: Reverend Mother recalls the event that drove her to turn her back on the world.
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Book at Bedtime - The Land of Spices - Episode 7
The Land of Spices: Kate O'Brien's novel is set in an enclosed convent. 7/10: Summer holidays have arrived at last, but financial imprudence is affecting Anna's parents' marriage.
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Book at Bedtime - The Land of Spices - Episode 8
The Land of Spices: Kate O'Brien's novel is set in an enclosed convent. 8/10: On the annual family holiday in 1913, Anna's brother Charlie is drowned in the local harbour.
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Book at Bedtime - The Land of Spices - Episode 9
The Land of Spices: Kate O'Brien's novel is set in an enclosed convent. 9/10: Anna's formidable grandmother wants her to forego her hard-won scholarship and work in a bank.
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