I sent in my opinions of Seth's book to the list on 22nd June 2000.  (can't
get at archives right now to put a URL in).  Note also that I think a real
quartet based in London would have a rather wider repertoire then the novel
implies - although they give a token concert of 20th century works.

Virginia Knight
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