Kate Croy is in love with Merton Densher; a poor writer. Her rich Aunt Maud disapproves.

Maud has offered Kate a wealthy existence but if Kate chooses to marry Merton she risks losing it all.

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

Dramatised by Linda Marshall Griffiths.

Omnibus of the first five of ten episodes.

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

Director: Nadia Molinari

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in May 2018. Show less