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2. The Knave of Coins

Reverend Darcourt's ferreting into Cornish's past begins shining a light into some very dark corners. Stars William Hope.

A tragic and long-lost brother, a liking for funeral parlours, a beautiful young artist's model - and a period of time spent hidden away in a pre-war German castle.

The Reverend Darcourt's ferreting into Francis Cornish's past begins to shine light into some very dark corners...

Robertson Davies's celebrated trilogy on the life and death of Francis Cornish, international art expert and mysterious millionaire philanthropist.

Starring William Hope.

Dramatised by Roger Danes.

Francis Cornish .... William Hope
Simon Darcourt .... Matt Zimmerman
Mamusia .... Elaine Claxton
Mary-Jacobine .... Buffy Davis
Maria Theotoky .... Barbara Barnes
Ismay Glasson .... Rachel Atkins
Saraceni .... Nigel Anthony
Prince Max .... David Holt
Arthur Cornish ....John Guerrasio
Zadok Hoyle .... Gavin Muir

All other parts played by members of the cast.

Music composed by David Dorward.

Director: Patrick Rayner

First broadcast on 麻豆官网首页入口 Radio 4 in January 2001.

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