The story of Joseph Conrad.

Orphaned as a child, he went on to sail the seas and become the author of 'Heart Of Darkness' and 'Lord Jim'.

Biography by Maya Jasonoff.

After his father's death, young Conrad is in the care of his Uncle Tadeuz for some years.

One day he announces his plans to go to sea, to travel to the great port of Marseilles and find a ship. How will his uncle react?

Omnibus of five parts abridged by Katrin Williams.

Read by Laurel Lefkow.

Producer Duncan Minshull

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in November 2017. Show less