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9. Fantasy

John BuchanSick Heart River
Episode 9 of 10

Deep in the wilds of Canada, Sir Edward Leithen fantasises about returning to the comforts of home. Read by Paul Young.

For the first time, Edward Leithen can sense what it would be like to have good health.

He imagines returning home to live out the rest of his days...

John Buchan's last novel set in the Canadian wilderness.

Abridged by Trevor Royle

Read by Paul Young

Director: Hamish Wilson

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in March 1990.

15 minutes

Last on

Fri 5 Sep 202503:30
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