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Radio 4,04 Jun 2023,27 mins

Mary Lawson: Crow Lake

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Mary Lawson joins James Naughtie and a group of readers to answer questions about her novel, Crow Lake. An international bestseller, it tells the story of four siblings, orphaned by a road accident who have to find a new way to live as a family. The story is narrated by Kate, looking back at that dramatic rupture in her childhood. As she tells her story, Kate comes to understand not only how it affected her, but also her siblings - big brothers Luke and Matt, and baby sister Bo. Meanwhile, on a neighbouring farm, the Pye family faced their own crisis.... Upcoming recordings 13 June 1830 BBC Broadcasting House in London - Julian Barnes on Arthur and George 13 July 1830 BBC Broadcasting House in London - Mick Herron on Slow Horses email [email protected]

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