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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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