Sarah Bernstein
The writer Sarah Bernstein speaks to Bookclub, presented by James Naughtie, about her Booker shortlisted 2023 novel, Study for Obedience.
The Canadian writer Sarah Bernstein speaks to a Bookclub audience about her Booker-shortlisted 2023 novel, Study For Obedience. Published by Granta, the story follows an unnamed protagonist who is moved to a remote northern country to be a housekeeper for her brother, but as soon as she arrives a series of unfortunate events occur. The novel won the Giller prize in 2023.
Producer: Dominic Howell
Editor: Gillian Wheelan
This was a 麻豆社 Audio Scotland production.
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