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Marilynne Robinson talks to Jim Naughtie about her novel Gilead.

Available since: Thu 4 Oct 2012

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Bookclub Marilynne Robinson - Gilead

American writer Marilynne Robinson talks to James Naughtie about her novel Gilead.

First broadcast: 07 Oct 2012

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