The dazzling, dangerous world of a 20th century spy

Writers and Company from CBC Radio by CBC

Aug 2, 202600:29:59Arts

David Baerwald is a famous songwriter who’s worked with artists like Joni Mitchell and Sheryl Crow. But when he uncovered a family history filled with spies, music, and wartime secrets … David went from notes to novels a...

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