Alexander McCall Smith reads from The Language of Pilots
McCall Smith's short work imagines an uplifting poetic language for flight.
Part of a Big Book Weekend session that sees master story-teller Alexander McCall Smith, author of The No.1 Ladies Detective Agency, provide a gentle escape into a world of hope and humour.
Presented by Shoreham Wordfest. Big Book Weekend is brought to you by MyVLF, and supported by ±«Óãtv Arts and Arts Council England.
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