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  • Written by: Louise Welsh
  • Narrated by: Alan Cumming
  • Length: 8 hrs and 28 mins
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The Cutting Room

Written by: Louise Welsh
Narrated by: Alan Cumming
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Publisher's Summary

Short-listed, Guardian First Book Award, 2002

Winner, CWA John Creasey (New Blood) Dagger, 2002

Winner, Saltire Society First Book of the Year, 2002

When Rilke, a dissolute auctioneer, comes upon a hidden collection of violent and highly disturbing photographs, he feels compelled to discover more about the deceased owner who coveted them. Soon he finds himself sucked into an underworld of crime, depravity and secret desire, fighting for his life.

©2022 Louise Welsh (P)2022 Canongate Books

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  • 2023-01-15

More Rilke please, Ms Welsh

Absolutely riveting story with enough twists to keep you surprised and relatable characters. The protagonist’s voice (especially as voiced by the mysterious pixie, Alan Cumming) is sharp and introspective in the best way. Now to begin “The Second Cut” !!

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