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Julian Barnes: Arthur and George

Marking our 25th anniversary, Julian Barnes returns to Bookclub to talk about his novel Arthur and George.

To mark our 25th anniversary, Julian Barnes returns to Bookclub. He’s answering readers' questions about his Booker-shortlisted novel Arthur and George. It's based on real events and tells the story of Arthur Conan Doyle’s campaign to overturn the conviction of a young solicitor, George Edalji,

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28 minutes

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Thu 6 Jul 2023 15:30

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  • Sun 2 Jul 2023 16:00
  • Thu 6 Jul 2023 15:30

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