Woman's Hour Drama - The Pillow Book, series 2 - Fire
Robert Forrest's thriller and love story set in the court of the Empress Sadako in 10th-century Japan
Woman's Hour Drama - The Pillow Book, series 2 - Fire - Episode 1
It has been nine months since Lieutenant Yukinari and Lady Shonagon parted. Now, a chill wind brings ominous news, and a blood-stained letter from Yukinari.
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Woman's Hour Drama - The Pillow Book, series 2 - Fire - Episode 2
Someone has been sending Yukinari writings which speak of The Day of Fire, and an Incorruptible Lord - a Lord Yukinari believes may now be in the Palace itself.
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Woman's Hour Drama - The Pillow Book, series 2 - Fire - Episode 3
Lieutenant Yukinari is convinced that one of three Lords of the Palace is the leader of a rebellion which threatens the life of Emperor, the Sun God himself.
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Woman's Hour Drama - The Pillow Book, series 2 - Fire - Episode 4
An earthquake has shattered the Palace walls. Gifts arrive from across Japan, but Yukinari fears that they are not as innocent as they seem.
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Woman's Hour Drama - The Pillow Book, series 2 - Fire - Episode 5
Shonagon and Yukinari find themselves in a damp cellar of the Palace, face to face with Lord Oshika - a young man of high ideals and convictions, and perhaps deadly intent.
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