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Hard times and espionage follow a circus performer in episodes 7 to 9 of Ascension

Posted by Words At Large Admin on October 29 at 12:00 AM

Georges SeuratBetween the Covers is following the story of Salvo Ursari, a young gypsy wire-walker who struggles to find a way to live after his parents are murdered by a mob. Steven Galloway’s novel explores Salvo’s growing love of the high wire as he is reunited with his brother and sister. At this point in Ascension (Vintage) the Ursaris face great opportunities and great danger.

Each episode is 15 to 17 minutes.

Episode seven: Salvo’s skill on the wire surpasses his tutor.

Episode eight: The head of the largest circus in America comes to watch the Ursaris.

Episode nine: Salvo escapes Europe for America.

If you missed previous podcasts you can download them at Between the Covers podcasts.

And if you’re interested in readings of other Canadian books, check out the Hear A Reading page on the Between the Covers site. At the moment, you can listen to Brad Smith’s racetrack thriller All Hat (Penguin).

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