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The Cairn

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By Sophie Hampton. The ascent of a mountain assumes heightened significance for a climber.

By Sophie Hampton. The ascent of a mountain assumes heightened significance for a climber. Poignant tale read by Anthony Calf.

A return of the series which gives first-time and emerging short story writers their radio debut. 

The ascent of a mountain assumes heightened significance for a climber in this poignant tale by Sophie Hampton.

Read by Anthony Calf
Produced by Gemma Jenkins

Currently studying for an MA in Creative Writing at Sheffield Hallam University, Sophie Hampton's short stories have been published in the Eastern Daily Press, Scribble Magazine and the Best of MA Writing 2011.

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