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The Great Train Robbery

Written by: Michael Crichton
Narrated by: Michael Kitchen
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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.

©1975 Michael Crichton; Copyright renewed 2003 by CrichtonSun LLC (P)2015 Brilliance Audio, all rights reserved Action & Adventure Action Thrillers Historical Mystery, Thriller & Suspense Suspense Thriller & Suspense
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It was a very gripping book to read with fictional details on crime executed along with facts. Really enjoyed the narration, especially use of words and jargons contemporary to the Victorian period in England.

Another masterclass from Michael Crichton

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A good read, well presented, good story. Well connected and well presented as per the times that it is set in. The only downside being that you don’t feel as connected with the story and methodology of crime since it is set in a different era.

So ends up being a bit simple though by Crichton’s standards.

But good read, can definitely go for it.

Nice read, not among the Crichton’s top works but great nonetheless

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