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The Scarlet Papers

Written by: Matthew Richardson
Narrated by: Leighton Pugh, Lucy Scott
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Only she knows the truth. Only he can tell the world.

Vienna, 1946

A brilliant German scientist spirited out of the ruins Nazi Europe in search of a new life.

Moscow, 1964

A rising star of the British diplomatic service whose job is not what it seems.

London, the present day.

A once promising academic offered an opportunity to seal his place in history.

Their stories, their lives, and the fate of the world, are bound by a single document:

The Scarlet Papers

The devastating secrets contained within teased by a brief invitation:

Tomorrow 11AM. Take a cab and pay in cash. Tell no one.

©2023 Matthew Richardson (P)2023 Penguin Audio

Critic Reviews

"Smart, slick and totally gripping... The Scarlet Papers is always credible, always startling and almost painfully human. A total triumph." (Tony Parsons)

"Look out for The Scarlet Papers... An engrossing adventure." (Steve Cavanagh)

"Grand in scope, and packed with fascinating insights." (Mick Herron)

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