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Short Works: The Wood at Midwinter by Susanna Clarke

The Wood at Midwinter by Susanna Clarke

BBC Radio 4 - Short Works, The Wood at Midwinter by Susanna Clarke

A specially commissioned wintry short story by Susanna Clarke, the award-winning writer.

In Susanna Clarke's new and wintry story, the award-winning writer introduces us to Merowdis, who seeks answers when she and her friends enter the wood. Sophie McShera reads.

In Susanna Clarke's specially commissioned wintry short story, the award-winning writer takes us back to the nineteenth century and introduces us to Merowdis who seeks answers when she enters hallowed woodland with her dearest friends. Sophie McShera reads.

Susanna Clarke won the Women's Prize for Fiction in 2020 with her second novel, Piranesi. She is well known for her novel Jonathan Strange and Mr Norrell which was adapted for BBC television in a major production, and her short story collection, The Ladies of Grace Adieu.

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