
Episode 3
On the last stop of the tour, Erich’s asked to finish his story and reveal what happened to Oskar way back. Read by Wolf Kahler.
On the last stop of the tour, Erich’s asked to finish his story and reveal what happened to Oskar way back.
Maurice Swift is handsome, ruthless and desperate to become a successful novelist. He just needs the right story.
However a chance encounter with the celebrated author Erich Ackermann gives Maurice an opportunity to ingratiate himself into the literary world. And Erich has a story of his own.
Unfortunately Maurice is the last person Erich should confide in…
John Boyne’s seductive thriller about a writer who won’t let anything, or anyone, stand in the way of his ambitions.
Abridged by Doreen Estall
Read by Wolf Kahler.
Producer: Michael Shannon
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in February 2019.
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- Wed 13 Feb 201912:04BBC Radio 4
- Wed 13 Feb 201922:45BBC Radio 4
- Wed 12 Oct 202214:00BBC Radio 4 Extra
- Thu 13 Oct 202202:00BBC Radio 4 Extra