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The Kingfisher by Leslie Norris

From the prize-winning Welsh poet and writer. James reaches 14 and a ‘terrible truth’ is revealed. Read by Laurence Allan.

"So you're 14," James' father said. "Always a sad anniversary for men of our family. When they reach this age, they're thought old enough to bear a terrible knowledge."

A short story from the prize-winning Welsh poet and writer Leslie Norris.

Read by Laurence Allan

Producer: Caroline Sarll

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in November 1993.

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