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Hector Abad, Horror fiction

Colombian novelist Hector Abad joins Mariella Frostrup to discuss his family saga The Farm.

Colombian novelist Hector Abad joins Mariella Frostrup to discuss ideas of inheritance and escape in his new family saga The Farm.

Novelist Laura Purcell and Professor Darryl Jones of Trinity Dublin reflect on what booming horror fiction sales can tell us about contemporary anxieties.

We hear about the hottest books and trends from this year's Frankfurt Book Fair and actor Adrian Edmondson shares the book he'd never lend.

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28 minutes

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Thu 18 Oct 2018 15:30

Credits

Role Contributor
Presenter Mariella Frostrup
Interviewed Guest Hector Abad
Unknown Philip Jones
Interviewed Guest Laura Purcell
Interviewed Guest Daryll Jones
Interviewed Guest Adrian Edmondson

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  • Sun 14 Oct 2018 16:00
  • Thu 18 Oct 2018 15:30

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