Small Pleasures by Clare Chambers

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All is revealed to Jean and Howard makes a decision

Jean solves the mystery of Gretchen Tilbury, while Howard makes a decision. Concluded  by Monica Dolan.

Jean solves the mystery of Gretchen Tilbury. 

Howard makes a decision.

A novel of unexpected second chances set in 1950s England. Written by Clare Chambers.

When the North Kent Echo receives a letter from a woman claiming her daughter was the result of virgin birth, they send feature writer Jean Swinney to investigate.

Jean is almost 40 and and leads a restricted life with her demanding mother. But as she becomes more deeply involved with Gretchen, Howard and Margaret Tilbury, things begin to change.

Concluded by Monica Dolan.

Abridged and produced by Jeremy Osborne

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A novel of unexpected second chances set in 1950s England.

A novel of unexpected second chances set in 1950s England. Read by Monica Dolan.

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