James Walton and Lindsey Davis
4 Extra Debut. Harriett Gilbert, Lindsey Davis and James Walton discuss books by Richard Hughes, Nicholson Baker and Georgette Heyer. From 2011.
Journalist and critic James Walton and Lindsey Davis, creator of the ancient Roman detective Falco join Harriett Gilbert to discuss favourite books by Richard Hughes, Nicholson Baker and Georgette Heyer.
A High Wind in Jamaica by Richard Hughes
Publisher: Vintage Classics
James Walton's choice
The Anthologist by Nicholson Baker
Publisher: Pocket Books
Royal Escape by Georgette Heyer
Publisher: Arrow Books
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in May 2011.
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