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Ursula Bloom: A Life in Words

Wyndham Audiowww.ursulabloom.com
The fascinating life story of bestselling author Ursula Bloom. For most of her life, Ursula Bloom was a household name. Between 1924 and 1981 she wrote over 560 books. Ursula wrote novels, short stories, and radio and stage plays. She was also a Fleet Street journalist, agony aunt, beauty editor and the chief crime reporter who tracked down Ethel le Neve, Dr Crippen’s lover, who had gone into hiding after his execution.Lisa Armytage narrates Ursula’s own words taken from her autobiographical writing.

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Episodes

Very Interested in Murder

Ursula investigates two very famous murder cases (Dr Crippen and John Haigh) in her new role as a Fleet Street crime reporter - and tracks down Ethel le Neve. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 13, 202138 minSeason 1Ep. 5

Success in Fleet Street

It's now the mid-1920s and Ursula begins to climb the ladder of success in magazines, newspapers and book publishing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 05, 202134 minSeason 1Ep. 4

Into the World of Books

Ursula experiences her first success on Fleet Street and embarks on her career as a novelist. But there are obstacles along the way. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 29, 202035 minSeason 1Ep. 3

Youth at the Gate (Part 2)

Ursula meets her future husband. Arthur's personal demons and wealthy family create many problems. Meanwhile, Ursula must face a terrible accusation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 22, 202035 minSeason 1Ep. 2

Youth at the Gate (Part 1)

A young Ursula Bloom faces the challenges of the home front during the Great War. While the men in her life join the army, closer to home her mother's illness causes grave concern. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 22, 202030 minSeason 1Ep. 1
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