Episode 4
Tess leaves Ireland behind and follows her beloved sister Claire to New York. Niamh Cusack reads Mary Costello's novel.
In this fine debut, shortlisted for the Costa First Novel Award, Mary Costello recounts the life of Irish farmer's daughter, Tess, in a series of spare vignettes that are punctuated by beautifully evoked epiphanies.
In tonight's episode, set in 1962, Tess leaves Ireland behind to make a new life for herself in America, joining her beloved sister Claire in New York.
Read by Niamh Cusack
Written by Mary Costello
Abridged by Kirsteen Cameron
Produced by Kirsteen Cameron
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Reader | Niamh Cusack |
| Author | Mary Costello |
| Abridger | Kirsteen Cameron |
| Producer | Kirsteen Cameron |
Broadcasts
Thu 11 Dec 201422:45BBC Radio 4- Thu 25 Jul 201914:00BBC Radio 4 Extra
- Fri 26 Jul 201902:00BBC Radio 4 Extra
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