As the Crow Flies

by Jeffrey Archer Narrated by John Lee

Overview

When Charlie Trumper inherits the barrow his grandfather used to peddle fruit and vegetables in turn-of-the-century Whitechapel, England, he inherits his enterprising spirit as well. Charlie's deeply held ambition to raise himself out of the poverty of London's East End is destined to be realized, but there are many obstacles to overcome, including a tour of duty at the front in World War I, where he encounters the man who will become his lifelong enemy.

As the crow flies, it is only a few short miles from Whitechapel to Chelsea Terrace, the upscale London neighborhood where Trumper's department store — and the realization of all Charlie's dreams — will have its beginnings. But for Charlie, following the threads of love, ambition, and revenge, it will be an epic journey that carries him across three continents and through the triumphs and disasters of the 20th century.

A Macmillan Audio production.

Editorial Reviews

From the Publisher

"One of the top ten storytellers in the world." --Los Angeles Times

"Archer...has an extraordinary talent for turning notoriety into gold, and telling fast-moving stories." --The Philadelphia Inquirer

"Archer plots with skill, and keeps you turning the pages." --The Boston Globe

"Great fun!" --Kirkus Reviews

"A master at mixing power, politics, and profit into fiction." --Entertainment Weekly

"Archer is a master entertainer." --Time

"Archer plots with skill, and keeps you turning the pages." --The Boston Globe

"Cunning plots, silken style...Archer plays a cat-and-mouse game with the reader." --The New York Times

"A storyteller in the class of Alexandre Dumas...unsurpassed skill...making the reader wonder intensely what will happen next." --The Washington Post

"Archer is one of the most captivating storytellers writing today. His novels are dramatic, fast moving, totally entertaining-and almost impossible to put down." --Pittsburgh Press

APR/MAY 05 - AudioFile

Martin Jarvis continues to live up to his reputation as an AUDIOFILE Golden Voice with this presentation of Archer's classic rags-to-riches story of Charlie Trumper. Although abridged, there is no shortage of characters to either enrich or foil the life and livelihood of Charlie over the sixty-year span of the story. As Charlie ages from a boy to an elderly man, Martin Jarvis easily makes the transition from the naïve youngster to a character wise from life experiences. Jarvis also performs heroine Becky Salmon with warmth and enthusiasm. As a bonus, an interview with Jeffrey Archer provides an insightful look at the writing life of the author. K.M.D. © AudioFile 2005, Portland, Maine

Product Details

BN ID:	2940169079524
Publisher:	Macmillan Audio
Publication date:	03/17/2015
Edition description:	Unabridged

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