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Despite finding happiness in Italy, the vexations of Spark's family life intruded long into old age. Concluded by Hannah Gordon. From August 2009.

Hannah Gordon reads from Martin Stannard's biography of the acclaimed Scottish novelist, written with full access to her letters and papers.

Despite finding companionable happiness in Italy, the vexations of Spark's family life continued to intrude long into her old age.

Abridged by Rosemary Goring.

15 minutes

Last on

Sat 27 Jan 2018 02:45

Broadcasts

  • Fri 7 Aug 2009 09:45
  • Sat 8 Aug 2009 00:30
  • Fri 11 Jul 2014 14:45
  • Sat 12 Jul 2014 00:45
  • Fri 26 Jan 2018 14:45
  • Sat 27 Jan 2018 02:45

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