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Jenny's Hot Takes: Episode 49 : An extract from "The Errors of Dr Browne"

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After taking us almost 400 years back in time to one of England's last witch trials , author Mark Winkler has agreed to read us an excerpt of his award nominated novel.

"The Errors of Dr Browne" is up for this years fiction prize at the Sunday Times literary awards in partnership with Exclusive Books.

Using the voice of Dr Thomas Browne , Winkler delves into the dangers of vilification and fake news both in 1662 and today.

Hot 1027's Jenny Crwys-Williams has more...
26 Oct 2023 English South Africa Entertainment News · Documentary

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