Episode 5
The meeting with David has had a profound effect upon the shy and reticent Tess. Niamh Cusack reads Mary Costello's novel.
Shortlisted for the Costa First Novel Award, Mary Costello's debut is a tender portrayal of a quiet woman's life.
It's 1962, and Tess has left Ireland to make a new life for herself in America, working as a nurse in New York. Shy and reticent, she has been introduced to her flatmate's cousin, David, and he has left a deep impression upon her.
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
Fri 12 Dec 201422:45BBC Radio 4- Fri 26 Jul 201914:00BBC Radio 4 Extra
- Sat 27 Jul 201902:00BBC Radio 4 Extra
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