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Victor Gollancz and the Left Book Club

August 13, 2026 admin 45.13 Comments Off

In which Anna and Judith travel back to the dark and worrying world of 1930s’ London. Expect purpose-driven publishing, bold marketing and a rousing rebel song.

Will a horrified publisher, desperate to prevent an impending war, find a way to get vital information to the masses?

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