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False Impression

A gripping, globe-spanning art heist thriller from the international bestselling author

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False Impression

By: Jeffrey Archer
Narrated by: Lorelei King
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'Probably the greatest storyteller of our age' – The Mail on Sunday

Would you risk your life for a painting? Globe-spanning and truly page-turning, False Impression is a compulsive thriller from Jeffrey Archer, bestselling author of The Clifton Chronicles and the William Warwick novels.

The night before the attacks of 9/11, an older, aristocratic woman is brutally murdered in her country home. It takes all the resources of both the FBI and Interpol to deduce the motive for her death: a priceless Van Gogh painting. It takes a courageous, determined young woman – who was in the North Tower as the first plane crashed – to take on both sides of the law and avenge the woman's death.

After 9/11, Anna Petrescu is missing, presumed dead. But she is alive, and uses her new status to escape from America – only to be pursued across the world, from Toronto to London, Hong Kong, Tokyo and Bucharest. But it is only upon her return to New York that the mystery unfolds . . .

Why are so many people willing to risk their own lives and others to own the Van Gogh ‘Self-Portrait with Bandaged Ear’?

'If there were a Nobel Prize for storytelling, Archer would win' – The Daily Telegraph

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A great story that twists and turns and has you listening to find out the next stage. No spoilers but my goodness what a great book

Captivating

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Would you listen to False Impression again? Why?

I have enjoyed many of Jeffery Archer's books. This book was no exception. The story was well put together as always and very easy read/listen to.

What did you like best about this story?

Connection with the art world (my mum was an art dealer and I use to attend Sotheby's & Christies' auction from the age of 16).

Have you listened to any of Lorelei King’s other performances? How does this one compare?

I have listened to all the Kay Scarpetta series read by Lorelei King and I always enjoyed her performance. This one was no exception.

Did you have an emotional reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

I was quite sad when her driver was murdered in her home country, loved the way Anna has out smarted her former boss and suspense when the killer was in her room.

Gripping story - easy to listen

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It is a very good story, a must read. I have read several of Jeffrey Archer’s books. A huge fan.

A gripping story.

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Another great read which kept you guessing. intriguing plot with lots of twists and turns.

a well written and thought out drama.

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A fabulous listen from start to finish thanks to brilliant Jeffrey Archer’s magical gift for storytelling and Lorelei King’s pitch-perfect, wonderful narration. False impression is an absolutely compelling joy! Thank you so much Audible!

Wonderful!

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