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Christopher Bollen on Orient

News and features from the world of books. Christopher Bollen talks about his novel Orient, a literary murder mystery set in a remote town on the very tip of Long Island.

American novelist Christopher Bollen talks about his novel Orient, a literary murder mystery set in a remote town on the very tip of Long Island. Local people are already dismayed by the number of newcomers, mostly artists, moving to the town from New York and their fears are increased when a young orphan arrives to stay. Meanwhile, strange creatures are washing up on the beach and a caretaker dies in mysterious circumstances. Christopher Bollen talks to Mariella about his own experiences living in Orient and how he has fictionalised its inhabitants.

Also on the programme novelists Dorothy Koomson and Roma Tearne talk about taking their inspiration from photographs and Louise Stern reveals the book she'd never lend. And we take a twilight walk around London to discover the literary inspiration the city's streets have offered generations of writers.

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28 minutes

Last on

Thu 16 Apr 2015 15:30

Chapters

  • Christopher Bollen

    Duration: 08:42

  • Book I'd Never Lend - Louise Stern

    Duration: 03:50

  • Discussion on Photographs and Memory

    Duration: 08:03

  • London from the ground up

    Duration: 06:48

Read the opening chapter of Orient by Christopher Bollen

by Christopher Bollen

Credits

Role Contributor
Interviewed Guest Christopher Bollen
Interviewed Guest Dorothy Koomson
Interviewed Guest Roma Tearne
Interviewed Guest Louise Stern

Broadcasts

  • Sun 12 Apr 2015 16:00
  • Thu 16 Apr 2015 15:30

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