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Strange Currencies 19/9/24: Morality Play by Barry Unsworth

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In this week's episode, Connor brings in Barry Unsworth's Morality Play for discussion, a novel he recently read as part of his book club. Set in 14th-century England, Morality Play is about a group of travelling players, led by former priest Nicholas, who stage a play about a recent murder. As they unravel the truth behind the crime, the characters confront moral dilemmas, societal injustices, and the transformative power of storytelling, blending fiction and reality.

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Strange Currencies 19/9/24: Morality Play by Barry Unsworth

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