Scrolls Book Group: The Woman In Black

Published: May 10, 2012, 7:59 p.m.

In which Susan Hill's chilling classical ghost story is shared, enthused over and examined by the\xa0Scrolls\xa0team.\xa0 Clover hosts this special episode, ably assisted by Mattie & Phil and joined by\xa0the multi-talented Sarah Taylor, who has been a fan of the story (in all its forms) for many years.\xa0 Whilst absent from the discussion, Dion provides a little atmosphere with selected readings from the text in the first half of the episode.

With deference to the new film and the ever popular stage production, the second half of the episode examines alternative interpretations of the tale and the ways in which they both succeed and fail to capture the essence of Hill's creation.\xa0 Along with a certain amount of squeeing.\xa0 I'm naming no names.

As ever with the\xa0Scrolls\xa0Book Group, spoilers abound, so we recommend that you read the book before you listen in.

Preferably by candlelight.

Alone...


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