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The Covenant of Water Podcast
Widely available, episodes weekly
“It’s one of the most gripping, exquisite novels I have ever read.” Abraham Verghese’s 2023 book, The Covenant of Water, is the modern masterpiece that Oprah chose for her global 100th book club. In this six-part series, she speaks with the author and fans to dig deep into the themes around a story about “adventure, family secrets, medical mysteries, romance and the shimmering resilience of the human spirit”. Hollie Richardson
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