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2. Farewell and Adieu
Episode 2 of 10
Prompted by a priest, Rose organises America-bound Eilis for her new life and job in a Brooklyn store. Read by Niamh Cusack.
Prompted by a priest, Father Flood, home from America for a holiday, Rose sets about organising her younger sister.
Almost before she knows it, or has had time to say goodbye, Eilis is crossing the Atlantic.
She's heading for a job on the shop-floor of a Brooklyn department store, lodgings with an Irish landlady- and a brand new life.
Colm T贸ib铆n's masterful novel Brooklyn, a story of duty and love.
Abridged by Sally Marmion.
Read by Niamh Cusack.
Producer: Di Speirs
First broadcast on 91热爆 Radio 4 in May 2009.
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