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A Ladder to the Sky by John Boyne: Episode 2

Episode 2

A Ladder to the Sky by John Boyne

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Erich finds himself confiding in Maurice, despite his better judgement.

Whilst on his international book tour, writer Erich Ackermann reveals more than intended to his young aide. Read by Wolf Kahler.

Whilst on his international book tour, the writer Erich Ackermann reveals more than he intended to his young aide Maurice.

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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Seductive thriller about a writer who won't let anything stand in the way of his ambitions

A seductive thriller about a writer who won't let anything, or anyone, stand in the way of his ambitions.

A seductive thriller about a writer who won't let anything, or anyone, stand in the way of his ambitions. Starring Enzo Cilenti (Luther), Wolf Kahler (Raiders of the Lost Ark), Colin Stinton (Butterfly) and Pippa Bennett-Warner (Harlots).

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