Dean Manning found a stylish old suitcase on a council throw out. He took it home never knowing it would take over five years of his life, as the contents revealed the history of the mysterious ‘Mr. Blank’. His curiosity about this person drove him to research and write this man’s story.
Susan Johnson took her mother to Greece believing she would enjoy the history and culture, but after many misunderstandings it turns out she would have beenĀ happy anywhere as long as she was with her daughter.
Lea Ypi grew up in Albania believing the government party line about it being a perfect society. When that world collapsed, almost over night, she had to completely reassess her values and beliefs.
The Read
The Interview
Recorded at Byron writers Festival 2023
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