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Alexander McCall Smith reads from The Revolving Door of Life
The prolific author reads from his latest novel on Simon Mayo's Radio 2 Book Club.
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    Alexander McCall Smith reads from The Revolving Door of Life
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  10. Kathryn Joseph sings The Bird
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