Episode 2
Beautiful Natalia Summerscale's gentle poise captivates bookseller, Nick. But is she aware of him? Read by Philip Arditti.
Chelski: a London home for Russian wealth. Gorsky: a story about beauty, money and books.
A beautiful Russian woman, married to an Englishman, but do they really share a gilded life?
Natalia and Tom Summerscale are a golden couple who live an opulent life in Chelsea. When Nick is called upon to deliver an art book for Natalia to their home, The Laurels, he enters a world where everything appears to be perfect.
Read by Philip Arditti
Written by Vesna Goldsworthy
Abridged by Isobel Creed
Produced by Jill Waters
A Waters Company production for BBC Radio 4
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Reader | Philip Arditti |
| Writer | Vesna Goldsworthy |
| Abridger | Isobel Creed |
| Producer | Jill Waters |
Broadcasts
Tue 14 Apr 201522:45BBC Radio 4 FM- Tue 4 Jun 201914:00BBC Radio 4 Extra
- Wed 5 Jun 201902:00BBC Radio 4 Extra
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