A book title has three elements, each one suggested by three unclued lights. The author’s name is hidden in the grid and should be highlighted. Ignore three accents.
Across
1 Notice cutter that bobs up and down (6)
4 Temporary halt proves to relax (4,4)
9 Message no longer seen in Times (4)
11 Pottery decoration from Riga nicer when fired (4,5)
12 Shot a magpie (4)
14 Hidden dry rot (6)
16 Supply of drugs like heroin on the way (5)
24 Theatre blessed to employ young singers (7)
25 Rustling the paper (5)
28 Beat poet’s first chanced on in soft glow (7)
31 Remarkably clear...

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