Episode 2
In the aftermath of her mother's death, young Tess is beset by grief. Niamh Cusack reads Mary Costello's novel.
Mary Costello's finely wrought debut novel tracing the arc of a quiet and sensitive woman's life - from Tess Lohan's childhood in 1940s rural Ireland through to her emigration to America and a career as a nurse in New York.
"The house is too quiet now." Seven-year-old Tess flounders in the aftermath of her mother's death.
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
Tue 9 Dec 2014 22:45Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4- Tue 23 Jul 2019 14:00Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 Extra
- Wed 24 Jul 2019 02:00Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 Extra
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