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Background: Episode 1.1 - Tannie Maria Purvis has just lost her job as recipe-writer for the local paper so turns her talents to the advice column instead. One of the first letters leads her to an abused woman whose life may be in danger.

Tags & Markings: Compiled drafts dated between 26th July 2021 and 10th September 2021. Watermarked with "Maria Doyle Kennedy" on each page and text relating to Maria's character is highlighted throughout. "2" is handwritten on front cover.

Additional Information: Autographed by: Maria Doyle Kennedy (Tannie Maria), Tony Kgoroge (Khaya Meyer), Kylie Fisher (Jessie September), Jennifer Steyn (Hattie Wilson), Arno Greeff (Regardt Snyman), Rolanda Marais (Candice 'Candy' Webster), Daneel Van der Walt (Anna Pretorius), Elton Landrew (Piet Kasin), Loren Loubser (Lucille), Megan Alexander (Constable Klaasen), Karen Jeynes (director/writer) and Christiaan Olwagen (director).

Condition: Very Good

Additional Condition Notes: Front cover exhibits minor marks and edge wear. Some pages display folded corners.

Dimensions: 30 cm x 21 cm x 0.5 cm (11.75" x 8.25" x 0.25")

VAT Status: M

This is a charity auction, and proceeds from the auction will be donated to the following charities and film fund:

Scottish Women's Aid - the lead organisation in Scotland working towards the prevention of domestic abuse.

Together Academy, Dublin - A unique training and employment initiative aimed at providing young adults with Down syndrome specialised and individually catered skills training.

Prince Albert Community Trust (PACT), South Africa - The mission of PACT is to develop and empower the communities of Prince Albert, Klaarstroom and Leeu-Gamka by creating platforms, programmes, and opportunities for previously disadvantaged people through education, upliftment and cultural enterprises.

Mermaid Productions - A combined and creative hub for Maria Doyle Kennedy and Kieran Kennedy. A new element of their work has been film production with a particular emphasis on social and political representation. The portion of auction receipts awarded to Mermaid will fund their next short film slated for filming summer '23.