THE BIRDCAGE

By Marcia Willett

Synopsis

First called 'The Birdcage' by Felix, the strange quirky household in Bristol is where Lizzie lived as a child with her flamboyant mother, Angel. Felix himself lived in his family home on Exmoor, Michaelgarth, with his wife and son. Many years later Lizzie visits Michaelgarth and finds a family in trouble, needing her help to heal themselves.

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Narrator	June Barrie
Length	16hrs 30mins
Catalogue No.	6705
Publisher	BBC/ Chivers Audio

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