THE BATTLE OF THE SUN

By Jeanette Winterson

Synopsis

The evil Magus wants Jack to transform the London of the 1600’s into a golden city, but Jack won’t do as he is told. He is soon involved in a nail-biting adventure as he battles to save London.

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Narrator	Mark Meadows
Length	7hrs 10mins
Catalogue No.	616971
Publisher	BBC Audio

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