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The Great Train Robbery
- Narrated by: Michael Kitchen
- Length: 8 hrs and 39 mins
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In teeming Victorian London, where lavish wealth and appalling poverty live side by side, Edward Pierce charms the most prominent of the well-to-do as he cunningly orchestrates the crime of the century. Who would suspect that a gentleman of breeding could mastermind the daring theft of a fortune in gold? Who could predict the consequences of making the extraordinary robbery aboard the pride of England's industrial era, the mighty steam locomotive? Based on fact, as lively as legend, and studded with all the suspense and style of a modern fiction master, here is a classic caper novel set a decade before the age of dynamite - yet nonetheless explosive....
Michael Crichton wrote and directed the screen adaptation of The Great Train Robbery, starring Sean Connery and Donald Sutherland.
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- Frankie
- 07-11-16
Entertaining and Informative
As always with Michael Crichton, his research is phenomenal, entertaining storyline but you always feel you have learnt a lot about the subject matter too. So in this case Mr Crichton includes relevant details on the history and beliefs of the time, the social etiquette and class restrictions and on a variety of matters from dog fighting to safes, prisons and the police force. A sad day when we lost this amazing writer full of imagination but committed to researching his subject matter.
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- Keith McCrea
- 13-03-18
An exciting factual rollercoaster.
This is an excellent book by the Late Great Michael Crichton. This book is well researched and such an interesting story. I read it years ago and just had to relive the book again through Audible. Highly recommended.
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- L. Broadhead
- 18-11-21
Enjoyable
Was not what i had expected. But i love most michael crichton book. But very enjoyable. I would highly recommend to everyone
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- TeePee
- 30-08-21
Brilliant
Absolutely brilliant. Not only a great story but also very informative about the time it was in. Michael Kitchen as usual on great form, thoroughly enjoyed it
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- Rob
- 17-06-23
Oceans 11 in a museum
A splendid caper which paints a vivid picture of Victorian Britain and the characters involved in the greatest crime of its age. Compelling narrative and equally compelling narrator make this a joy to listen to.
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- Amazon Customer
- 30-10-20
Caper and History Lesson in one book
Loved this. The story is engaging on its own, the background vignettes about life in London in the 1850s make it all the better. Highly recommend.
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- David
- 09-06-22
Stick with it...
Takes a while to get used to reader's tone and cadence but really comes together after a few chapters.
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- Just
- 02-02-20
The Great Download
Michael Kitchen reads this book well, and it is one of Michael Crichton's better books from the 1970s. For enthusiasts of Crichton, of Victoriana, of true crime, this will undoubtedly appeal. For those who just want an entertaining listen, then it will not disappoint.
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- Cavallinorampante
- 21-02-23
Brilliant on all counts!
Clever crime thriller, with an amusing, and informative narrative that draws your interest into its core! Excellently read!
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- whitaker Maclean
- 11-03-24
The excellent mixture of fact and fiction
It’s one of Michael Crichtons shorter stories, but is a fascinating tale that hasn’t seeped into the British consciousness in the same way as its more modern counterpart.
It’s a story worth hearing, a film worth seeing and history at its most appealing.
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