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A contemporary novel set in Prague, inspired by an original Gothic story and written by Sarah Perry.

Melmoth The Witness is a terrifying but moving creation that repels and attracts our sympathies simultaneously. The novel explores some of humanity’s 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.

In this episode, Helen Franklin’s uneventful life as a translator in Prague is altered when a troubled friend gives her a mysterious document.

A Sweet Talk production for 主播大秀 Radio 4.

• Writer: Sarah Perry
• Abridger: Jeremy Osborne
• Readers: Greta Scacchi and Anton Lesser
• Producer: Rosalynd Ward

Publicity contact: Radio 4 Publicity