The House Of Special Purpose

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0120090427David 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.

As Georgy visits his wife Zoya in hospital he remembers their life together and his early life in Russia. At the age of 16, Georgy steps out in front of a bullet intended for a member of the Russian Imperial family, an event which changes the course of his life forever.

As Georgy visits his wife Zoya in hospital, he remembers his early life in Russia.

Readings from modern classics, new works by leading writers and world literature

0220090428David 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.

Georgy relates his arrival in St Petersburg to become companion to the Tsar's son.

Readings from modern classics, new works by leading writers and world literature

0320090429David 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.

A newcomer to the royal household, Georgy finds himself accompanying the Tsarevich on a train journey to the Russian army headquarters.

Georgy accompanies the Tsarevich on a train journey to the Russian army headquarters.

Readings from modern classics, new works by leading writers and world literature

0420090430David 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.

Painful memories flood Georgy's mind as he remembers a betrayal by Zoya and a terrifying accident which befell Alexei while in his care.

Painful memories flood Georgy's mind as he remembers a betrayal by Zoya.

Readings from modern classics, new works by leading writers and world literature

0520090501David 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.

In wartime London, Georgy finds himself recruited by an intelligence agency to translate Russian documents.

In wartime London, Georgy finds himself recruited by an intelligence agency.

Readings from modern classics, new works by leading writers and world literature

0620090504David 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 and Anastasia steal out of the Winter Palace in disguise to see the White Nights, but are they being watched?

Georgy takes to his new role in the library, but is his work strictly bibliographical?

Readings from modern classics, new works by leading writers and world literature

0720090505David 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.

Fear blights Georgy's mind as he recounts the dread that Rasputin would betray him, and the panic of almost losing his beloved wife, Zoya.

Fear blights Georgy's mind as he recounts the dread that Rasputin would betray him.

Readings from modern classics, new works by leading writers and world literature

0820090506When the Tsar renounces the throne and is captured, Georgy finds himself a fugitive.

Readings from modern classics, new works by leading writers and world literature

0920090507David 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.

On the run, Georgy tracks the Imperial Royal Family - and Anastasia - to a house in Yekaterinburg.

Readings from modern classics, new works by leading writers and world literature

1020090508David 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.

As he recalls the fate of the Russian Imperial Family, Georgy must face another loss, that of his beloved wife.

As he recalls the fate of the Russian Imperial Family, Georgy must face another loss.

Readings from modern classics, new works by leading writers and world literature