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Henning Mankell - Quicksand

Episode 1

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 Extra

Henning Mankell was creator of Wallander, the fictional detective. His posthumous essays, translated by Laurie Thompson with Marlaine Delargy, and abridged by Katrin Williams, refer to his illness and explore much more besides:

An unexpected car accident, diagnosis, then rich recollections of his school-days, which includes a life-changing revelation..

Reader Tim Pigott-Smith

Producer Duncan Minshull. Show less

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