A Book at Bedtime (Literature)
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- The shock of his wife's death galvanises Henry Earlforward into a final nocturnal visit to his office, where he discovers that Elsie had violated the sanctity of his safe.
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- Serialized readings from modern classics, new works by leading writers and literature from around the world.
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- Genres: Literature
- Location: London, United Kingdom
- Language: English
- Networks: BBC
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