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A tale of opposites - women and men, light and darkness and tenderness and violence.

The intertwined lives of those living in the court of King Christian in 17th century Denmark.

Historical novel written by Dame Rose Tremain, first published in 1999.

Adapted by Penny Leicester

Narrated by Nicholas Farrell and Sian Thomas

Kirsten Munk .... Frances Barber
Francesca .... Stella Gonet
Emilia .... Eleanor Tremain
King .... David Timson
Peter .... Robert Harper
Queen .... Elizabeth Bell

Producer Di Speirs

First broadcast on 91福利社 Radio 4 in June 2000