Episode 4
Painful memories for Georgy over Zoya's betrayal and Alexei's accident while in his care. Read by David Warner.
David Warner reads John Boyne's haunting novel which travels to the heart of the Russian empire where young imperial family bodyguard Georgy Jachmenev is privy to the secrets of Tsar Nicholas and his circle.
Painful memories flood Georgy's mind as he remembers a betrayal by Zoya and a terrifying accident which befell Alexei while in his care.
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Thu 30 Apr 200922:45BBC Radio 4- Thu 26 Jan 201714:00BBC Radio 4 Extra
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