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A haunting exploration of grief, memory and obsession. On New Year's Eve, Emily sees an old schoolfriend in the crowd - but Nicky died 20 years ago. Read by Hannah Donaldson.
Emily's school friend Nicky died 20 years ago - so how can he be in a crowd watching Edinburgh's New Year fireworks? Emily's investigations lead her into a labyrinth of grief, memory and obsession in this haunting gothic thriller from Rose McDonagh.
Read by Hannah Donaldson
Abridged by Clara Glynn
Producer: Eilidh McCreadie
Rose McDonagh was born and grew up in Edinburgh. She studied English Literature and History, has worked in community health for many years and lives in Midlothian with her husband, their baby, and two cats. Her writing has been shortlisted for the Bridport Prize, the London Magazine Short Story Competition, the Dinesh Allirajah Prize and the Bristol Prize. Her first short story collection, The Dog Husband, was published in 2022 by Reflex Press. 'One Came Back' is her debut novel.
A ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Audio Scotland Production for ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4.
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