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2. Farewell and Adieu

Episode 2 of 10

Prompted by a priest, Rose organises America-bound Eilis for her new life and job in a Brooklyn store. Read by Niamh Cusack.

Prompted by a priest, Father Flood, home from America for a holiday, Rose sets about organising her younger sister.

Almost before she knows it, or has had time to say goodbye, Eilis is crossing the Atlantic.

She's heading for a job on the shop-floor of a Brooklyn department store, lodgings with an Irish landlady- and a brand new life.

Colm T贸ib铆n's masterful novel Brooklyn, a story of duty and love.

Abridged by Sally Marmion.

Read by Niamh Cusack.

Producer: Di Speirs

First broadcast on 大象传媒 Radio 4 in May 2009.

15 minutes

Last on

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  • Tue 12 May 2009 22:45
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  • Tue 27 Oct 2015 14:45
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  • Wed 28 Oct 2015 02:45
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  • Tue 19 Sep 2017 14:45
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  • Tue 14 May 2024 19:30
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  • Wed 15 May 2024 03:30
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