The Vital Spark: A Far Cry From Kensington 

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A Far Cry from Kensington by Muriel Spark: Episode 1

The Vital Spark: A Far Cry from Kensington

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A Far Cry from Kensington by Muriel Spark

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Muriel Spark's autobiographical novel set amid the postwar London publishing scene.

4 Extra Debut. A 28-year old war widow works in a publishing house which is teetering on the brink of financial ruin. Read by Maggie Service.

Muriel Spark's playful and autobiographical novel set amid London's post-war publishing scene.

War widow Mrs Hawkins enjoys her life; her rooms suit her, she cherishes good friends and holds a coveted job working with books. 

But when an author starts to make a nuisance of himself, her life will change beyond recognition...

Read by Maggie Service.

Abridged by Rosemary Goring.

Producer: Eilidh McCreadie.

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in January 2018.

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Muriel Spark's playful and searching novel set amid London's postwar publishing scene. Abridged by Rosemary Goring. Read by Maggie Service.

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