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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 postwar 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.

1 hour, 10 minutes

Last on

Mon 5 Dec 202201:00

Broadcasts

  • Sun 21 Jan 201814:30
  • Mon 22 Jan 201802:30
  • Sun 2 May 202106:00
  • Sun 4 Dec 202213:00
  • Mon 5 Dec 202201:00