Book at Bedtime - The House of Special Purpose
John Boyne's haunting novel 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 wife Alexandra
Book at Bedtime - The House of Special Purpose - Episode 1
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.
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Book at Bedtime - The House of Special Purpose - Episode 10
As he recalls the fate of the Russian Imperial Family, Georgy must face another loss, that of his beloved wife.
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Book at Bedtime - The House of Special Purpose - Episode 2
Georgy relates his arrival in St Petersburg to take up his position as companion to the Tsar's son, Alexei.
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Book at Bedtime - The House of Special Purpose - Episode 3
A newcomer to the royal household, Georgy finds himself accompanying the Tsarevich on a train journey to the Russian army headquarters.
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Book at Bedtime - The House of Special Purpose - Episode 4
Painful memories flood Georgy's mind as he remembers a betrayal by Zoya and a terrifying accident which befell Alexei while in his care.
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Book at Bedtime - The House of Special Purpose - Episode 5
In wartime London, Georgy finds himself recruited by an intelligence agency to translate Russian documents.
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Book at Bedtime - The House of Special Purpose - Episode 6
Georgy and Anastasia steal out of the Winter Palace in disguise to see the White Nights, but are they being watched?
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Book at Bedtime - The House of Special Purpose - Episode 7
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.
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Book at Bedtime - The House of Special Purpose - Episode 8
When the Tsar renounces the throne and is captured, Georgy finds himself a fugitive.
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Book at Bedtime - The House of Special Purpose - Episode 9
On the run, Georgy tracks the Imperial Royal Family - and Anastasia - to a house in Yekaterinburg.
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