10. A Reluctant Writer

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Mary tells a publisher about Betty's wonderful new book. It's news to Betty too. Will she be able to come up with a book? Betty MacDonald’s hilarious account of survival during the USA's Great Depression back in Seattle, under the wing of her sister Mary. Abridged by Jennifer Howarth. Concluded by Debora Weston. Producer: Mary Ward-Lowery First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in April 2009.