The Vital Spark: A Far Cry From Kensington 

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A Far Cry from Kensington by Muriel Spark: Episode 10

The Vital Spark: A Far Cry from Kensington

Episode 10

A Far Cry from Kensington by Muriel Spark

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Even as she enjoys her new job, Nancy dreads the reappearance of writer Hector Bartlett.

Mrs Hawkins prepares to get married then 30 years on, she chances upon Hector in Tuscany. Concluded by Maggie Service.

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

Although she enjoys her new job and looks forward to the future with William Todd, Nancy dreads the reappearance of hack writer Hector Bartlett.

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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