HEARING SECRET HARMONIES

By Anthony Powell

Synopsis

Final book of the series. Sequel to 'Temporary Kings' (7149). The decline and fall of Kenneth Widmerpool, told with comic precision.

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Narrator	Barry Wilsher
Length	9hrs
Catalogue No.	7128
Publisher	Flamingo

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