402: Frances Wilson at the Oldie Literary Lunch
Frances Wilson speaking about her new book, Electric Spark: The Enigma of Muriel Spark, at the Oldie Literary Lunch, held at London’s National Liberal Club, on October 7th 2025.
The 2025 Shortlist: Frances Wilson
We’re back with a brand new series of the Read Smart podcast! In this episode, Prize Executive Director Toby Mundy speaks with Author Frances Wilson, shortlisted for the 2025 Baillie Gifford Prize for Non-Fiction with her new book Electric Spark: The Enigma of Muriel Spark.
Frances Wilson unravels…
A Spark of Literary Genius
The critic and literary biographer Frances Wilson drops by to discuss her exceptional new book, Electric Spark: The Enigma of Dame Muriel. She and Chris talk about the fascinating life and early career of Muriel Spark, including her development as a novelist, tumultuous family life, and journey to …
The Back of the Book: A Spark of Literary Genius
The critic and literary biographer Frances Wilson drops by to discuss her exceptional new book, Electric Spark: The Enigma of Dame Muriel. She and Chris talk about the fascinating life and early career of Muriel Spark, including her development as a novelist, tumultuous family life, and journey to …
Frances Wilson "Electric Spark: The Enigma of Muriel Spark"
In this episode of Biographers in Conversation, Frances Wilson chats with Dr Gabriella Kelly-Davies about Electric Spark: The Enigma of Muriel Spark.
Here’s what you’ll discover in this episode:
How Muriel Spark’s first 39 turbulent years provided the raw material for her fiction.
Frances Wils…
485: Frances Wilson - Electric Spark & Adam Hart - Operation Pimento - Boswell Book Festival
Today on Read On, two biographical tales recorded at the Boswell Book Festival. Robert Kirkwood talks to Frances Wilson about Electric Spark - The Enigma of Muriel Spark, and author Adam Hart about Operation Pimento: My Great-Grandfather's Great Escape.
Plus we have some new books in the RNIB Lib…
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