Bernardine Evaristo: Mr Loverman

Bernardine Evaristo joins James Naughtie and readers to discuss Mr Loverman, her 2013 novel about Barrington Walker, a married man with a secret life. Ever since his teens in Antigua, Barry has been in love with Morris and despite both men moving to London, marrying and having children, their love affair has never faltered. Now he’s in his seventies, Barry decides it’s time to tell the truth. It’s a funny, poetic, moving novel about love, family, prejudice and forgiveness.Upcoming recordings, all at BBC Broadcasting House in London: Thursday 12 October at midday - Katherine Heiny on Standard DeviationWednesday 15 November at 1300 - Donal Ryan on The Spinning Heart Wednesday 13 December at 1830 - Crime Writer Elly Griffiths is our guide to The Moonstone by Wilkie CollinsEmail [email protected] to take part.