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Playing With Fire by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
One Sunday, a Frenchman joins a group of friends at a séance - and conducts a dangerous experiment. Read by Edward de Souza.
Regularly every Sunday, Markham and his friends hold a seance in Badderly Gardens.
But one week, a Frenchman joins them - and conducts a dangerous experiment.
First published in 1900, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s tale - abridged by Doreen Estall
Read by Edward De Souza
Sir Arthur Conan Doyle (1859 – 1930) is best known for his many detective stories about Sherlock Holmes.
Producer: Pat McLoughlin
First broadcast on ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4 in May 1989
Last on
Sat 20 Jan 2024
16:45
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