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3. The Letter

Episode 3 of 5

After meeting in Chicago two years ago, Irene does not want to keep in touch, but Clare has other ideas. Read by Ayesha Antoine.

Clare is determined to keep in touch after renewing her acquaintance with childhood friend Irene Redfield.

She is similarly light skinned but hasn't hidden her heritage. Both women are forced to reassess their friendship and loyalties.

Nella Larsen's intense and psychologically nuanced portrayal of lives and identities dangerously colliding.

Abridged by Isobel Creed

Read by Ayesha Antoine.

Producer: Jill Waters

A Waters Company production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in March 2022.

14 minutes

Last on

Thu 17 Jul 202503:30
BBC Radio 4 Extra

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  • Wed 23 Mar 202212:04
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