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Episode 4

Book at BedtimeThe Ruling Passion
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David Horovitz reads from David Pownall's novel, recounting the life of Edward II, his troubled reign and his divisive relationship with the knight Piers Gaveston.

An encounter with a holy man at York Cathedral causes the king unexpected distress.

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Thu 30 Oct 200822:45
BBC Radio 4

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