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Led by James Naughtie, readers talk to acclaimed authors about their best-known novels

Led by James Naughtie, a group of readers talk to acclaimed authors about their best-known novels

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Bookclub: Rachel Joyce: The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry

Rachel Joyce: The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry

BBC Radio 4 - Bookclub, Rachel Joyce: The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry

James Naughtie and a group of readers talk to bestselling writer Rachel Joyce.

James Naughtie and a group of readers talk to bestselling writer Rachel Joyce about her novel, The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry.

James Naughtie is joined by bestselling writer  Rachel Joyce who is answering listener questions about The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry.
This moving, heartwarming story follows Harold as one day he impulsively sets off on a walk from Devon to Northumberland to visit his long lost friend Queenie; despite having no map, no plan, and no decent walking boots. 
While he tramps across England, Harold reflects on his life,  especially his troubled relationship with his wife and son.



Our next Bookclub guest is Abir Mukherjee who will be answering questions about A Rising Man -  the first in his award winning Wyndham and Banerjee series, set in India during the Raj.   Contact us via the Bookclub website to join the recording in December.

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