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Actress by Anne Enright: Episode 4: Hollywood wife

Actress by Anne Enright

Episode 4: Hollywood wife

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Anne Enright reads her new novel about the rise and terrible fall of an  acting legend.

Booker-winning writer Anne Enright continues her new novel about fame, sex and the search for truth. Today: Katherine O'Dell finds herself part of a 'perfect' Hollywood marriage...

Booker-winning Anne Enright continues her new novel about fame, sex and a daughter's search for truth.

This is the story of the rise and terrible fall of Irish acting legend Katherine O'Dell, as told by her daughter Norah. From the glamour and fame of Hollywood and the Dublin stage to the inevitable fall and decent into madness.

Today: Katherine O'Dell joins a Hollywood studio, and finds herself with a house, a pool, several maids, and, unexpectedly a husband...

Written and read by: Anne Enright is an Irish author of six novels, including the Booker Prize-winning The Gathering, as well as The Forgotten Waltz and The Green Road.
Abridger: Katrin Williams
Producer: Justine Willett

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