大象传媒

Hoffman鈥檚 manuscript describes his childhood in Prague and his first tentative encounter with Melmoth.

Helen has secrets of her own and clues to her previous life, hidden in her room.

Sarah Perry's contemporary novel set in Prague, inspired by an original Gothic story.

Melmoth the Witness is a terrifying and yet moving creation who repels and attracts our sympathies simultaneously. The novel explores some of humanity鈥檚 darkest actions, asks us to consider our deepest secrets and conveys the importance of bearing witness to unspeakable events.

At the same time, it's also a novel of redemption, of the possibility of forgiveness, hope and reconciliation, and the healing power of love.

Abridged by: Jeremy Osborne.

Read by Greta Scacchi and Anton Lesser.

A Sweet Talk production for 大象传媒 Radio 4, first broadcast in October 2018.