Cover image of show Letter, A Play in Three Acts

Letter, A Play in Three Acts

Podcast by W. Somerset Maugham

English

Entertainment

Limited Offer

2 months for 19 kr.

Then 99 kr. / monthCancel anytime.

  • 20 hours of audiobooks / month
  • Podcasts only on Podimo
  • All free podcasts
Get Started

About Letter, A Play in Three Acts

In the heart of British Malaysia, the wife of a plantation manager finds herself embroiled in a shocking incident when she shoots a man she knows while her husband is away. Claiming self-defense against an attempted rape, her straightforward case takes a dark turn when her lawyer learns that a blackmailer holds evidence that could unravel her story. Faced with the dilemma of whether to confront the implications of the titular letter or pay for its silence, the defendant and her attorney navigate a web of deception and moral ambiguity. Premiering on February 24, 1927, at Londons Playhouse Theatre, the play starred Dame Gladys Cooper, who also produced it. Maughams innovative rewriting of Act 3 introduced a flashback that reshaped the narrative, a technique later abandoned in the Broadway production starring Katharine Cornell. This audiobook features both versions of Act 3, allowing listeners to experience the evolution of this classic work.

All episodes

4 episodes

episode 004 - Act 3 Opened on Broadway - includes recantation artwork

004 - Act 3 Opened on Broadway - includes recantation

In the heart of British Malaysia, the wife of a plantation manager finds herself embroiled in a shocking incident when she shoots a man she knows while her husband is away. Claiming self-defense against an attempted rape, her straightforward case takes a dark turn when her lawyer learns that a blackmailer holds evidence that could unravel her story. Faced with the dilemma of whether to confront the implications of the titular letter or pay for its silence, the defendant and her attorney navigate a web of deception and moral ambiguity. Premiering on February 24, 1927, at Londons Playhouse Theatre, the play starred Dame Gladys Cooper, who also produced it. Maughams innovative rewriting of Act 3 introduced a flashback that reshaped the narrative, a technique later abandoned in the Broadway production starring Katharine Cornell. This audiobook features both versions of Act 3, allowing listeners to experience the evolution of this classic work.

17 Feb 2026 - 41 min
episode 003 - Act 3 Premiered in London - includes flashback artwork

003 - Act 3 Premiered in London - includes flashback

In the heart of British Malaysia, the wife of a plantation manager finds herself embroiled in a shocking incident when she shoots a man she knows while her husband is away. Claiming self-defense against an attempted rape, her straightforward case takes a dark turn when her lawyer learns that a blackmailer holds evidence that could unravel her story. Faced with the dilemma of whether to confront the implications of the titular letter or pay for its silence, the defendant and her attorney navigate a web of deception and moral ambiguity. Premiering on February 24, 1927, at Londons Playhouse Theatre, the play starred Dame Gladys Cooper, who also produced it. Maughams innovative rewriting of Act 3 introduced a flashback that reshaped the narrative, a technique later abandoned in the Broadway production starring Katharine Cornell. This audiobook features both versions of Act 3, allowing listeners to experience the evolution of this classic work.

17 Feb 2026 - 45 min
episode 002 - Act 2 artwork

002 - Act 2

In the heart of British Malaysia, the wife of a plantation manager finds herself embroiled in a shocking incident when she shoots a man she knows while her husband is away. Claiming self-defense against an attempted rape, her straightforward case takes a dark turn when her lawyer learns that a blackmailer holds evidence that could unravel her story. Faced with the dilemma of whether to confront the implications of the titular letter or pay for its silence, the defendant and her attorney navigate a web of deception and moral ambiguity. Premiering on February 24, 1927, at Londons Playhouse Theatre, the play starred Dame Gladys Cooper, who also produced it. Maughams innovative rewriting of Act 3 introduced a flashback that reshaped the narrative, a technique later abandoned in the Broadway production starring Katharine Cornell. This audiobook features both versions of Act 3, allowing listeners to experience the evolution of this classic work.

17 Feb 2026 - 48 min
episode 001 - Act 1 artwork

001 - Act 1

In the heart of British Malaysia, the wife of a plantation manager finds herself embroiled in a shocking incident when she shoots a man she knows while her husband is away. Claiming self-defense against an attempted rape, her straightforward case takes a dark turn when her lawyer learns that a blackmailer holds evidence that could unravel her story. Faced with the dilemma of whether to confront the implications of the titular letter or pay for its silence, the defendant and her attorney navigate a web of deception and moral ambiguity. Premiering on February 24, 1927, at Londons Playhouse Theatre, the play starred Dame Gladys Cooper, who also produced it. Maughams innovative rewriting of Act 3 introduced a flashback that reshaped the narrative, a technique later abandoned in the Broadway production starring Katharine Cornell. This audiobook features both versions of Act 3, allowing listeners to experience the evolution of this classic work.

17 Feb 2026 - 44 min
Sign up to listen
En fantastisk app med et enormt stort udvalg af spændende podcasts. Podimo formår virkelig at lave godt indhold, der takler de lidt mere svære emner. At der så også er lydbøger oveni til en billig pris, gør at det er blevet min favorit app.
En fantastisk app med et enormt stort udvalg af spændende podcasts. Podimo formår virkelig at lave godt indhold, der takler de lidt mere svære emner. At der så også er lydbøger oveni til en billig pris, gør at det er blevet min favorit app.
Rigtig god tjeneste med gode eksklusive podcasts og derudover et kæmpe udvalg af podcasts og lydbøger. Kan varmt anbefales, om ikke andet så udelukkende pga Dårligdommerne, Klovn podcast, Hakkedrengene og Han duo 😁 👍
Podimo er blevet uundværlig! Til lange bilture, hverdagen, rengøringen og i det hele taget, når man trænger til lidt adspredelse.

Choose your subscription

Most popular

Limited Offer

Premium

20 hours of audiobooks

  • Podcasts only on Podimo

  • No ads in Podimo shows

  • Cancel anytime

2 months for 19 kr.
Then 99 kr. / month

Get Started

Premium Plus

Unlimited audiobooks

  • Podcasts only on Podimo

  • No ads in Podimo shows

  • Cancel anytime

Start 7 days free trial
Then 129 kr. / month

Start for free

Only on Podimo

Popular audiobooks

Get Started

2 months for 19 kr. Then 99 kr. / month. Cancel anytime.