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Robert Forrest's thriller and love story set in the court of the Empress Sadako in 10th-century Japan. Shonagon has been made assistant to Yukinari as he investigates the thefts.
Robert Forrest's thriller and love story set in the court of the Empress Sadako in 10th-century Japan.
Shonagon has been appointed guide and assistant to Lieutenant Yukinari as he investigates a series of thefts within the palace walls. Her lover Tadanobu is uncomfortable about the nature of the contract between the pair.
Shonagon ...... Ruth Gemmell
Narimasa ...... John Rowe
Tadanobu ...... Benedict Cumberbatch
Tozammi ...... Colette O'Neil
Yukinari ...... Mark Bazeley.
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Wed 13 Aug 2008
19:45
麻豆社 Radio 4
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