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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.

When the Tsar renounces the throne and is captured, Georgy finds himself a fugitive.

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Thu 2 Feb 201702:00
BBC Radio 4 Extra

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