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Episode 3

Episode 3 of 10

The mansion being built next door to Nick has the best view of the Summerscales’ home. The owner is Gorsky. Read by Philip Arditti.

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

Nick's rented home abuts an enormous construction site for a 'private palace' in Chelsea. The owner of this massive undertaking and edifice is his employer, the elusive Roman Gorsky.

After his visit to The Laurels, Nick bumps into Tom Summerscale and they have lunch together. Tom invites Nick to visit his accountant with him.

Read by Philip Arditti

Written by Vesna Goldsworthy
Abridged by Isobel Creed

Produced by Jill Waters
A Waters Company production for Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4

15 minutes

Last on

Thu 6 Jun 2019 02:00

Credits

Role Contributor
Reader Philip Arditti
Writer Vesna Goldsworthy
Abridger Isobel Creed
Producer Jill Waters

Broadcasts

  • Wed 15 Apr 2015 22:45
  • Wed 5 Jun 2019 14:00
  • Thu 6 Jun 2019 02:00

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