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Georgy recalls his position in St Petersburg as companion to the Tsar's son, Alexei. 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.
Georgy relates his arrival in St Petersburg to take up his position as companion to the Tsar's son, Alexei.
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