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It's a Battlefield

By: Graham Greene
Narrated by: James Wilby
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Drover, a Communist bus driver, is in prison, sentenced to death for killing a policeman during a riot at Hyde Park Corner. A battle for a reprieve with many participants ensues: the Assistant Commissioner, high-principled and over-worked; Conrad, a paranoid clerk; Mr Surrogate, a rich Fabian; Condor, a pathetic journalist feeding on fantasies; pretty, promiscuous Kay - all have a part to play in his fate.

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Much as I like Graham Greene, this is not one of his best. I found it difficult to follow in places, with a lot of unnecessary padding,

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