A reading of Meg Mason's novel. Also features Hattie Morahan.
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Monday 22nd November 2021
Martha Friel is clever, beautiful and funny, a brilliant writer who has been loved every day of her adult life by one man, her husband Patrick. So why is she now friendless, practically jobless and broken? And why did Patrick decide to leave?
Tuesday 23rd November 2021
Martha's unfortunate marriage to the white jeans and wet-look gel-wearing art dealer, Jonathan Strong...
Wednesday 24th November 2021
Honeymoon and heartbreak, and the return of old friend Patrick...
Thursday 25th November 2021
At her sister's wedding, Martha is confused by her feelings for Patrick.
Friday 26th November 2021
Ingrid's baby makes and unexpected entrance, and Martha and Patrick make an unexpected decision...
Monday 29th November 2021
Today: married life turns from bliss to sorrow...
Tuesday 30th November 2021
Today: confused and bewildered by her erratic behaviour, Martha decides to consult another psychiatrist...
Wednesday 1st December 2021
Today: Martha finally confronts her husband over what has always been wrong with her...
Thursday 2nd December 2021
Today: after some home-truths and a reconciliation, Martha moves on...
Friday 3rd December 2021
Today: Martha and Patrick finally speak the words that needed to be spoken, in a self-storage centre in Wembley...