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Penelope Wilton and Lyndsey Marshal star in this high Victorian tale of a woman who runs her own bank. Grieving for his young wife, Edward Vernon can no longer resist secret speculation with the assets of the bank. When the market crashes and his scheme is discovered, he offers to run away with his cousin Hester, rather than face their ruin. Margaret Oliphant's novel first published in 1883. Dramatised by Kate Clanchy & Zena Forster. Margaret Oliphant .... Penelope Wilton Hester Vernon .... Lyndsey Marshal Edward Vernon .... Joseph Kloska Mr Rule .... Philip Jackson Miss Halifax .... Stephanie Racine Miss Letitia .... Liza Sadovy & Sarah Thom Clerk .... Adam Nagaitis Clerk .... Patrick Brennan Despatch Rider .... Joe Sims Old Merridew .... Robert Blythe Director: Jonquil Panting First broadcast on ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4 in January 2014.