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Nadifa Mohamed: The Fortune Men

James Naughtie and a group of readers talk to Nadifa Mohamed about The Fortune Men.

Nadifa Mohamed joins James Naughtie and readers to talk about her award-winning novel The Fortune Men. Set in Cardiff in the 1950s, the novel is based on the real-life trial of Mahmood Mattan, a Somali seaman accused of murder. It's a powerful, moving read and a dazzling portrait of a proud, bewildered young man and his life in Cardiff's Tiger Bay.

Upcoming recordings:

15 March at 1830 at Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Broadcasting House, London: Tan Twan Eng will be answering questions about his novel The Garden of Evening Mists.

19 April at 1300 at Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Broadcasting House, London: Sarah Winman on her novel Tin Man

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28 minutes

Last on

Thu 9 Mar 2023 15:30

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  • Sun 5 Mar 2023 16:00
  • Thu 9 Mar 2023 15:30

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