The Vital Spark: A Far Cry From Kensington 

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A Far Cry from Kensington by Muriel Spark

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Mrs Hawkins' future looks increasingly uncertain as problems arise at work and at home.

As the Ullswater Press is on the brink of bankruptcy, Mrs Hawkins' neighbour gets a poison pen letter. Read by Maggie Service.

War widow Mrs Hawkins' future prospects look uncertain as the Ullswater Press falters: meanwhile there are more pressing problems close to home. 

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

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.

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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