Kate and Merton are desperately in love but if Kate chooses to marry Merton she risks a life of poverty.

When she befriends American Heiress Milly Theale, Kate begins to have hope for a future with Merton.

Henry James's passionate and heart-breaking novel about desire and money.

Dramatised by Linda Marshall Griffiths.

Milly Theale .... Jodie Comer
Maud Lowder .... Emma Cunniffe
Lord Mark .... Jack Lowden
Kate Croy .... Aisling Loftus
Merton Densher .... Nico Mirallegro
Susie Stringham ....Christine Bottomley

Director: Nadia Molinari

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in April 2018 Show less