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5. Felise's Party

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While out with her clearly black friend Felise, Irene bumps into Clare’s husband who gets a shock. Concluded by Ayesha Antoine.

While out with her clearly black friend Felise, Irene bumps into Clare’s husband, John Bellew.

His reaction is shock and realisation.

On a snowy night, Felise holds a party

Clare Kendry has renewed her acquaintance with childhood friend Irene Redfield.

She is similarly light skinned but hasn't hidden her heritage.

Both women are forced to reassess their friendship and loyalties.

Nella Larsen's intense and psychologically nuanced portrayal of lives and identities dangerously colliding.

Abridged by Isobel Creed

Concluded by Ayesha Antoine.

Producer: Jill Waters

A Waters Company production for ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4, first broadcast in March 2022.

14 minutes

Last on

Sat 19 Jul 2025 03:30

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