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6. Detained

Detained in the New York debtors prison, Mr Smith writes to his father. His cellmate sparks concern. Read by Jamie Parker.

Detained in the New York debtors prison, Smith writes to his father and reflects on his experiences so far.

His cellmate is a more immediate cause for concern.

This is New York in its infancy, a place where a young man with a fast tongue can invent himself afresh, fall in love, and find a world of trouble.

Francis Spufford鈥檚 novel read by Jamie Parker

Abridged by Isobel Creed and Jill Waters
Producer: Jill Waters

A Waters Company production for 成人快手 Radio 4, first broadcast in May 2017.

15 minutes

Last on

Tue 17 Aug 2021 02:00

Credits

Role Contributor
Reader Jamie Parker
Author Francis Spufford
Abridger Isobel Creed
Abridger Jill Waters
Producer Jill Waters

Broadcasts

  • Mon 22 May 2017 22:45
  • Mon 16 Aug 2021 14:00
  • Tue 17 Aug 2021 02:00