The Secret Life of Books (2014)

S2E5 Cider with Rosie

Title: Cider with Rosie Plot: Renowned author Joanna Trollope delves into her cherished book, Cider with Rosie, to explore how Laurie Lee masterfully intertwined reality and imagination in his poignant tribute to a vanishing countryside. She contemplates the reasons behind the enduring allure of a narrative that, despite its somber and gritty themes, resonates deeply with readers today.