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Book at Bedtime: Gorsky: Episode 4

Gorsky

Episode 4

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

Nick is star-struck by Natalia. Gorsky is building his extraordinary palatial home. They attend an opera. Read by Philip Arditti.

Chelski: a London home for Russian wealth. Gorsky: a story about beauty, money and books.
 
The parallels with The Great Gatsby begin to emerge. Roman Gorsky has asked Nick to furnish the library of his mansion under construction with books of untold value and priceless editions of Russian classics. He also wants a section of art books which will impress a connoisseur.
 
The bookseller of modest means finds himself drawn into a world of endless wealth. He also begins to spend time with the voracious former Bulgarian gymnast, Gery.
 
Read by Philip Arditti
 
Written by Vesna Goldsworthy
Abridged by Isobel Creed
 
Produced by Jill Waters
A Waters Company production for BBC Radio 4

Book at Bedtime: Gorsky

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By Vesna Goldsworthy. A story about beauty, money and books.

By Vesna Goldsworthy. A story about beauty, money and books. Read by Philip Arditti. Abridged by Isobel Creed.

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