Evie Wyld - After the Fire, a Still Small Voice
James Naughtie and a group of readers talk to award-winning novelist Evie Wyld about After the Fire, a Still Small Voice.
James Naughtie and a group of readers talk to award-winning novelist Evie Wyld about her acclaimed debut novel, After the Fire, A Still Small Voice.
Set in the Australian outback but reaching back into European history, this is a story of three generations of men in a single family and how war dominates each of their lives, going back in history.
Evie Wyld's own family is half Australian and she drew on conversations with her uncle who was conscripted to fight against Vietnam, to portray Australia's involvement in that war, and the difficulties experienced by the veterans once they returned home.
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Presenter: James Naughtie
Interviewed guest: Evie Wyld
Producer: Dymphna Flynn.
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"These are men with huge secrets"
Duration: 02:53
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | James Naughtie |
| Interviewed Guest | Evie Wyld |
| Producer | Dymphna Flynn |
Broadcasts
- Sun 7 Aug 201616:00BBC Radio 4 FM
- Thu 11 Aug 201615:30BBC Radio 4 FM
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