Part Three

<p>The protagonist receives a new assignment and name: Offred, “Of Fred.” It is her third posting as a handmaid, and she well knows what happens to handmaids who fail to bear a child. She settles into her new home, forging a complex relationship with the Commander’s wife, Serena Joy, as she prepares for the upcoming ceremony.</p><p>Listen to new episodes of The Handmaid's Tale early and ad-free by joining Wondery Plus in the Wondery App: <a href="https://wondery.app.link/thehandmaidstale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://wondery.app.link/thehandmaidstale</a>.</p><p>See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.</p>