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The Man From St Petersburg

Written by: Ken Follett
Narrated by: Richard Armitage
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Read by Richard Armitage (The Hobbit, Missing You)

The Man From St Petersburg is a dark tale of family secrets and political consequences. Ken Follett's masterful storytelling brings to life the danger of a world on the brink of war.

A Secret Negotiation
1914. Tensions are rising as Europe finds itself caught in a web of alliances and dangerous warmongering. To help tip the balance in their favour, Britain aims to draw Russia into an alliance with them instead of Germany. Czar Nicholas’s nephew, Prince Aleksei, is sent to London for secret naval talks with Lord Walden.

A Play for Power
Walden has a personal connection to Aleksei; his wife is Aleksei’s aunt. And they are not the only ones interested in the Russian's arrival; so too are Walden’s wilful, idealistic daughter, the head of Special Branch, and a ruthless Russian anarchist.

A World at War
With the British desperately needing a signed treaty and the fate of the world hanging in the balance, the destinies of these individuals become inextricably linked, as tragedy threatens to shatter the Waldens’ complacency . . .

 20th Century Espionage Historical Spies & Politics Thriller & Suspense World War I

Critic Reviews

Ken Follett has done it once more . . . goes down with the ease and impact of a well-prepared martini
Eerily plausible . . . one of Follett's finest
All stars
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Poignant and intriguing . The book is well written as well as well narrated .

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Sometimes words do fail to describe the wonderful and insightful narration which Richard Armitage brings to each project he undertakes! He does independent voices so well- the lazy drawl of English aristocrats, cultured tones of ladies, thick accents of Russians speaking English, rural accents, speech of maids, the roughness of a policeman's accent, the eagerness of a little boy, cockney accents...

It was a joy to listen to this talented actor read this book. Any book, actually. I will happily listen to the telephone directory or your household grocery list- if he reads it!

Highly recommended.

Excellent Narration! As usual.

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Well written and very well narrated. not to be missed. Must listen to it. hjdj

Good one.

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The storyline was amazing as Ken Follet is an accomplished author and all of his books are so well written. The cherry on the cake is the narration by Richard Armitage which is mind blowing. Overall, a must read!

Wonderful storyline and exceptional narration

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