Golden Hill

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Golden Hill by Francis Spufford: 6. Detained

6. Detained

Golden Hill by Francis Spufford

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Smith writes to his father from the debtors prison where he has been detained.

Detained in the New York debtors prison, Mr Smith writes to his father. His cellmate sparks concern. Read by Jamie Parker.

Detained in the New York debtors prison, Smith writes to his father and reflects on his experiences so far. 

His cellmate is a more immediate cause for concern.

This is New York in its infancy, a place where a young man with a fast tongue can invent himself afresh, fall in love, and find a world of trouble.

Francis Spufford’s novel read by Jamie Parker

Abridged by Isobel Creed and Jill Waters
Producer: Jill Waters

A Waters Company production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in May 2017.

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