As the Crow Flies
As the Crow Flies by Jeffrey Archer, published by Pan Macmillan in 2003, is a work of fiction that follows the life of Charlie Trumper, who grows up in the slums of East End London. After the death of his grandfather, Charlie inherits a struggling fruit and vegetable business and, with the assistance of Becky Salmon, aims to establish himself as “The Honest Trader.” However, the onset of World War I propels Charlie into a tumultuous journey that impacts not only his life but also the lives of his family for generations.
Readers will find a sweeping narrative that spans over sixty years and three continents, detailing Charlie’s rise from humble beginnings to success amid the challenges posed by war and a persistent enemy. The story intricately weaves themes of ambition, resilience, and the impact of historical events on personal lives. This edition contains 200 pages and is presented in English, offering a comprehensive look at a man’s journey through adversity and triumph.
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Growing up in the slums of East End London, Charlie Trumper dreams of someday running his grandfather’s fruit and vegetable barrow. That day comes suddenly when his grandfather dies leaving him the floundering business. With the help of Becky Salmon, an enterprising young woman, Charlie sets out to make a name for himself as “The Honest Trader.” But the brutal onset of World War I takes Charlie far from home and into the path of a dangerous enemy whose legacy of evil follows Charlie and his family for generations. Encompassing three continents and spanning over sixty years, “As the Crow Flies” brings to life a magnificent tale of one man’s rise from rags to riches set against the backdrop of a changing century.
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