4 Extra Debut. 19th century French writer Honore de Balzac is determined to uncover an abandoned house’s tragic secrets. Stars David Calder.

19th century French writer, Honore de Balzac discovers La Grande Breteche - the ruins of an abandoned house and neglected garden in the Loire.

He's determined to uncover the story behind its tragic secrets...

Honore de Balzac's grisly tale dramatised by Peter Mackie.

Balzac ...... David Calder

Jean ...... Dorien Thomas

Faillard ...... Dillwyn Owen

Mde. Faillard ...... Tessa Gearing

Gendarme ...... Christopher Grimes

Rosalie ...... Marilyn Le Conte

De Merret ...... Nigel Carrington

Mde. de Merret ...... Manon Edwards

Duvivier ...... Alan Towner

Director: David Hunter

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in October 1993.