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Alicia is married to the American thriller writer, Sydney Bartleby.

In her husband's imagination, she's 'died' many times.

So when his wife disappears on a surreptitious trip to Brighton, Sydney is questioned by the police - who observe his confusion between fact and fantasy...

Patricia Highsmith's psychological thriller novel, first published in 1965.

Starring Stuart Milligan and Janet Maw.

Adapted for radio by James Saunders.

Sydney Bartleby .... Stuart Milligan
Alicia Bartleby .... Janet Maw
Alex .... John Rye
Hittie .... Carole Boyd
Mrs Lillybanks .... Margot Boyd
Inspector Brockway .... Brett Usher
Inspector Hill .... Michael Bilton
Mrs Hartley Sneezum .... Hilda Schroder
Edward Tilbury .... Mark Jones
Plummer .... Mark Straker

Director: Richard Wortley

First broadcast on ´óÏó´«Ã½ Radio 4 in November 1983.

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'A Suspension of Mercy’ is part of ´óÏó´«Ã½ Radio 4 Extra's Hidden Treasures collection of selected titles returned to the ´óÏó´«Ã½ by various collectors.

Our warm thanks go to the Radio Circle.

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