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While Napoleon's reign comes to an end, Pauline re-establishes herself as a 'little queen' in Roman society. But it is not long before she realises that she must help her brother.

Diana Quick reads from Flora Fraser's biography of Pauline Bonaparte, Napoleon's favourite sister.

While Napoleon's great reign comes to an end, Pauline re-establishes herself as a 'little queen' in Roman society. But it is not long before she realises that her brother's health is poor and that she must do all in her power to help him.

A Pier production for 麻豆社 Radio 4.

15 minutes

Last on

Sat 20 Jun 2009 00:30

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  • Fri 19 Jun 2009 09:45
  • Sat 20 Jun 2009 00:30

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