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Episode 8

Episode 8 of 10

The shock of finding a physical resemblance between Gorsky and Natalia’s daughter leaves Nick stunned. Read by Philip Arditti.

Chelski: a London home for Russian wealth. Gorsky: a story about beauty, money and books.

On a sweltering May afternoon, Nick and Gorsky are invited to join the Summerscales, and Gery, at their rooftop pool. The shock of discovering the physical resemblance - identically misshapen little toes between Gorsky and Natalia Summerscale’s ten year old daughter Daisy leaves Nick stunned.

Tom Summerscale, already embroiled in an affair himself, is clearly furious. Finally cards are placed on the table in a bar in Notting Hill. But the drama has only just begun to come to a head.

Read by Philip Arditti

Written by Vesna Goldsworthy
Abridged by Isobel Creed

Produced by Jill Waters
A Waters Company production for BBC Radio 4

15 minutes

Last on

Thu 13 Jun 201902:00

Credits

RoleContributor
ReaderPhilip Arditti
WriterVesna Goldsworthy
AbridgerIsobel Creed
ProducerJill Waters

Broadcasts

  • Wed 22 Apr 201522:45
  • Wed 12 Jun 201914:00
  • Thu 13 Jun 201902:00

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