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4 Extra Debut. Katri offers to run errands for an aging artist in a Swedish village. But what does she want in return? Read by Indira Varma.

Indira Varma reads from the novel by Tove Jansson.

Winter settles over the Swedish fishing village of Västerby. Katri offers to run errands for the ageing artist who lives on the outskirts. But what does this strange young woman want in return from Anna Aemelin?

Abridged by Jeremy Osborne.

A Sweet Talk Production for BBC Radio 4.

15 minutes

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Tue 2 Sep 201400:45
BBC Radio 4 Extra

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  • Mon 28 Dec 200922:45
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    BBC Radio 4 Extra
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