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Mrs Hawkins is thriving in her new job and continues to lose weight. But a figure from her past emerges. Read by Maggie Service.

Muriel Spark's playful and autobiographical novel set amid London's post-war publishing scene.

Mrs Hawkins is thriving in her new job and continues to lose weight. But a figure from her past is about to make an unwelcome appearance.

Read by Maggie Service
Abridged by Rosemary Goring
Producer: Eilidh McCreadie.

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in January 2018.

15 minutes

Last on

Tue 27 Apr 202102:00
BBC Radio 4 Extra

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Credits

ReaderMaggie Service
AuthorMuriel Spark
AbridgerRosemary Goring
ProducerEilidh McCreadie

Broadcasts

  • Mon 15 Jan 201822:45
    BBC Radio 4
  • Mon 26 Apr 202114:00
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Tue 27 Apr 202102:00
    BBC Radio 4 Extra