95bFM's Loose Reads: The Palm House by Gwendoline Riley

Gwendoline Riley, a recent recipient of the Windham-Campbell Prize, is known for her considered and spare writing about London life featuring expressive dialogue between characters.

In her new novel, The Palm House, Laura & Putnam are old friends trundling towards middle age. As Putnam’s work in publishing ends and his father dies, Laura listens to his troubles.

Listen to Jenna’s chat with Milly & Rosetta below.

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