It is the perfect example of how a story should be told! But Spencer Craig, Lawrence Davenport, Gerald Payne, and Toby Mortimer all underestimate Danny's determination to seek revenge―and the extent to which his fiancée Beth will go in pursuit of justice. East End mechanic Danny Cartwright finds himself unjustly accused of a terrible crime, on the very night he is out celebrating his forthcoming nuptials. But when the prosecution witnesses happen to be a group of four upper-crust college friends--a barrister, a popular actor, an aristocrat, and the youngest partner in an established firm's history--who is going to believe Danny's side of the story? If you have enjoyed Archer’s other books, I believe this one ranks up there with one of his best. Learn more about the program. Grief. If Danny Cartwright had proposed to Beth Wilson on any other day, he would not have been arrested and charged with the murder of his best friend. “A compelling read.” ―Newsday“Archer plots with skill, and keeps you turning the pages.” ―The Boston Globe“Thoroughly enjoyable.” ―Publishers Weekly“Dynamite…plot twists and a slam-bang finale.” ―The Washington Post. I watched a video interview of Jeffrey Archer where he stated one of his favorite books was The Count of Monte Cristo and that he based this book on that story. Danny is caught out by Nick's friends and is held in custody. A Prisoner of Birth: A No... Every character in the book is portrayed beautifully and they are bound to stay with you long after you have finished reading it. I salute the master of his craft. This is my first book from Jeffrey Archer and I have absolutely loved it, the man is a genius. Reviewed in the United States on September 3, 2018. We don’t share your credit card details with third-party sellers, and we don’t sell your information to others. International bestseller and master storyteller Jeffrey Archer is at the top of his game in this story of fate and fortune, redemption and revenge... Archer plots with skill, and keeps you turning the pages. Reviewed in the United States on January 18, 2020. Top subscription boxes – right to your door, © 1996-2021, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates. A Prisoner of Birth. He stole everything from her. A Prisoner of Birth by Archer Jeffrey from Flipkart.com. Enter your mobile number or email address below and we'll send you a link to download the free Kindle App. A Prisoner of Birth: A Novel - Ebook written by Jeffrey Archer. Love Jackie Collins, Sidney Sheldon and John Grisham? A mistake in identity that results in his release. A Prisoner of Birth is definitely one of those books. In my opinion one of the best books from this author, he is such a gifted writer. However, she was amazed when Danny fell on one knee in the middle of the crowded restaurant. A worth read What a thriller this is. We work hard to protect your security and privacy. What if the machines went silent? Ladnum , 02/07/2017. A real page turner. Brief content visible, double tap to read full content. But Spencer Craig, Lawrence Davenport, Gerald Payne, and Toby Mortimer all underestimate Danny's determination to seek revenge--and the extent to which his fiancée Beth will go in pursuit of justice. Title: A Prisoner of Birth Author(s): Jeffrey Archer ISBN: 0-230-53142-3 / 978-0-230-53142-0 (UK edition) Publisher: Macmillan Availability: Amazon Amazon UK Amazon CA Amazon AU While his counsel begins Danny's bid for freedom his accusers are all brought to justice. To get the free app, enter your mobile phone number. Share. He walked quickly over to the associate, who listened carefully before briefing the judge. An unbelievable turn of events will soon change his life forever. East End mechanic Danny Cartwright finds himself unjustly accused of a terrible crime, on the very night he is out celebrating his forthcoming nuptials. It seems so many of the crime novels I read these days involve psychopathic murderers and shredded lives. More By and About This Author. Danny Cartwright and Spencer Craig never should have met. Shipping cost, delivery date, and order total (including tax) shown at checkout. Nicholas is murdered by a fellow inmate and his death is made to be seen as a suicide by the murderer. Injustice. Jeffrey Archer was educated at Oxford University. Twists and turns and totally gripping from beginning to end make this a captivating read. Danny begins to gather evidence for his appeal with the help of a young lawyer, Alex Redmayne, but unable to present the new evidence, Danny's appeal is denied, and he must serve his complete sentence in Belmarsh prison. He finds that he must sort out his friend's family affairs before pursuing his goals of clearing his name and taking revenge upon the four individuals who framed him for Bernie's murder. This was on offer on Kindle and decided that 99p was an outlay I could make not knowing much about this book other than some reviews. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 7, 2018. Jeffrey Archer’s novel A Prisoner of Birth tells the intriguing tale of two men who appear to have little in common. Hopeless. With this novel, Jeffrey Archer lives up to his billing as a master storyteller. An Amazon Book with Buzz: "Punch Me Up to the Gods" by Brian Broome, Previous page of related Sponsored Products. Once again I enjoyed revisiting a book I had enjoyed before and surprisingly there were only a few parts that I really remembered. A must read. ―The Boston Globe If Danny Cartwright had proposed to Beth Wilson on any other day, he would not have been arrested and charged with the murder of his best friend. A Prisoner of Birth Quotes Showing 1-16 of 16 “I have discovered with advancing years that few things are entirely black or white, but more often different shades of grey.” ― Jeffrey Archer, A Prisoner of Birth Danny, Beth and Bernie attempt to leave the pub without getting involved in a fracas, but Spencer Craig, one of the four that confronted them, follows them out of the pub along with his friends. Couldn’t put it down. One evening, Danny, an East End cockney who works as a garage mechanic, takes his fianceé up to the West End to celebrate their engagement. Danny Cartwright and Spencer Craig never should have met. A Prisoner of Birth is definitely one of those books. That closed me and I started reading. Buy it, but don’t turn to page one till you have time to read it through! East End mechanic Danny Cartwright finds himself unjustly accused of a terrible crime, on the very night he is out celebrating his forthcoming nuptials. If You Only Read One Book, Make It This One, Reviewed in the United States on August 20, 2019. [2] Danny is arrested and convicted. This book is a contemporary retelling of Dumas's 1844 novel The Count of Monte Cristo. He quickly gets you involved with the story and situation, and makes you believe you are right there in the middle of the novel as one of the characters. Danny is blamed for his murder in a well-orchestrated plot by Spencer (a barrister) and his friends: a popular actor, an aristocrat, and a young estate agent. But when the prosecution witnesses happen to be a group of four upper-crust college friends―a barrister, a popular actor, an aristocrat, and the youngest partner in an established firm's history―who is going to believe Danny's side of the story? 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