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As the Crow Flies

A Gripping and Enthralling Epic Tale From Internationally Bestselling Author Jeffrey Archer

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As the Crow Flies

By: Jeffrey Archer
Narrated by: John Lee
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As the Crow Flies is an epic rags to riches tale from Jeffrey Archer, author of the bestselling The Clifton Chronicles.

If your dream is big enough, not even your enemies can stop you . . .

Charlie Trumper's earliest memory is of hearing his grandfather's sales patter from behind his costermonger's barrow. When Grandpa Charlie dies, young Charlie wants nothing more than to follow in his footsteps – his burning ambition is to own a shop that will sell everything: 'The Biggest Barrow in the World'.

Charlie's progress from the teeming streets of Whitechapel to the elegance of Chelsea Terrace is only a few miles as the crow flies. But in Jeffrey Archer's expert hands it becomes an epic journey through the triumphs and disasters of the century, as Charlie follows a thread of love, ambition and revenge to fulfil the dream his grandfather inspired.

Family Life Fiction Genre Fiction Historical Fiction Urban Dream

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Would you consider the audio edition of As the Crow Flies to be better than the print version?

Don't know haven't read the book.

What other book might you compare As the Crow Flies to, and why?

Bryce Courtney Books... The wonderful Sagas ,rich tapestry of people woven into the story.

What about John Lee’s performance did you like?

Absolutely Brilliant..*****

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

It has to be the fantastic ending.. Hanky's at the ready..

Any additional comments?

Daphne's was my favorite pick, she was a real posh lady ,with an excellent sence of humor. This is my best listen from J A. So far.. Beats Kane and Able. Was sad when it came to the end. Amazing story you will love it ...

Barrow Boy !!

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I have enjoyed several of JA's books but have to say to my mind this is one of his best, to add to this I was more than impressed at the quality, variety and scope of the characterisations from the reader.

An Archer classic

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Excellent story and John lees performance narrating this story is 5 star he make all characters believable

Narrator is excellent

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I really enjoyed this long story as much as all Jeffrey Archer's other books. The reader is really good, one of the best I have ever come across.

A very good yarn.

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Fantastic journey through a lifetime makes you reflect on your own existence I couldn’t put it down excellent book

A life story

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