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Episode 5: Haywards Heath by Aminatta Forna

Haywards Heath by Aminatta Forna

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The fifth shortlisted story in contention for this major award.

Haywards Heath by Aminatta Forna is the next story in contention for this major award for established writers.

The fifth story in contention for this major award for established writers is Haywards Heath by Aminatta Forna. Memories of a lost love lead to a reunion, but things take an unexpected turn. Read by Hugh Quarshie. Produced by Elizabeth Allard.

A link to a free podcast of the story will be available for download for two weeks following broadcast from the BBC Radio 4 website, where you can also watch previews of the other shortlisted stories and join the debate about this year's shortlist.

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