Episode 8
The history of the silent girl, Asuntha, has profound implications for the other passengers on the Oronsay. Veiled connections and mysterious promises are made.
Written by Michael Ondaatje.
The Cat's Table follows the course of a 21 day voyage from Colombo to Tilbury on a luxury passenger ship called the Oronsay.
The history of the silent girl, Asuntha, has profound implications for the other passengers on the Oronsay. Veiled connections and mysterious promises are made.
Abridged by Jill Waters
Read by Sam Dastor
Produced by Jill Waters
A Waters Company production for 麻豆社 Radio 4.
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- Wed 19 Oct 2011 22:45麻豆社 Radio 4
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