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Nov 2022
53m 9s

Hunted Down: A Mystery Bedtime Story by ...

Bedtime Stories with Taesha Glasgow
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Tonight's bedtime story for adults is Hunted Down by Charles Dickens. Published in 1859, this is a rare detective story from the celebrated writer. Mr Sampson sees a man at his Life Assurance office and immediately dislikes him. When he meets him at a party, the feelings deepen. Is his first impression of the man correct? Is he hiding something?



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