Owen Marshall
Love as a Stranger - Ep 1
Sarah meets an interesting man while walking in a grave yard. Audio
Owen Marshall and Grahame Sydney
Writer Owen Marshell may have been born in Te Kuiti but in his soul he's a Southern Man, a champion of the people and landscapes of Canterbury and Otago. While best known for his novels and short… Audio
‘Janet Frame – the closest thing we have to genius in this country’s writing’
Owen Marshall, the country's leading writer of short stories surveys his chosen literary form in his 2017 Book Council Lecture, talking of the authors who have influenced him, and his audiences. Audio
Short Story Club for Thurs 5 October
Today we discuss The Parting by Thom Conroy We'll be giving away a copy of Thom's novel The Salted Air to the writer of the best email. And next Thursday, October 12th we will talk about Yoot by… Audio
The Larnachs - Part 12
As the nation mourns William's death, Conny and Dougie are left to deal with the aftermath. Audio
The Larnachs - Part 11
Finding that William has taken his own life Conny and Dougie are caught up in the ensuing maelstrom. Audio
The Larnachs - Part 10
Conny is feeling desperately guilty but can't bring herself to end the affair. Dougie is determined to bring matters to a head. Audio
The Larnachs - Part 9
The pressure of maintaining the deception is beginning to take a toll on Conny and Dougie both. William is depressed and out of sorts with all around him. Audio
The Larnachs - Part 8
A visit to Australia allows Conny and Dougie time together free from prying eyes while William is away on business. Audio
The Larnachs - Part 7
Conny fears that Bessie Hocken has an inkling of her special relationship with Dougie. It dawns on Dougie he can't have both 'The Camp' and Conny. Audio
The Larnachs - Part 6
Conny and Dougie are driven to continue their affair but both are finding the constant deception a trial. Audio
The Larnachs - Part 5
Conny, feeling progressively more alienated from William, finds herself falling in love with Dougie. Audio
The Larnachs - Part 4
The relationship between Conny and Dougie has warmed to the point where he is bold enough to declare his love for her. Audio
The Larnachs - Part 3
Conny realises that when she and William move to Wellington she will miss Dougie more than anything else. Audio
The Larnachs - Part 2
Financial pressures are building for William while Conny is in two minds about returning to Wellington. Audio
The Larnachs - Part 1
The story of politician William Larnach, his wife Conny and son Dougie. Conny is settling into life as the third Mrs Larnach. Audio
