4. Meeting Brian

Irene has reluctantly welcomed Clare back into her life.

But she has become aware that Clare is getting close to her handsome doctor husband Brian.

Clare Kendry has renewed 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.