In Jeffrey Archer's bestselling First Among Equals, Charles Seymour, second-born son, will never be the earl like his father, but he did inherit his mother's strength-and the will to realize his destiny... Simon Kerslake's father sacrificed everything to make sure his son's dreams come true. Now it is Simon's chance to rise as high as those dreams allow...Ray Gould was born to the back streets but raised with pride-a quality matched by a sharp intellect and the desire to attain the impossible...Andrew Fraser was raised by a soccer hero turned politician. Now it's his turn for heroics, whatever the cost. From strangers to rivals, four men embark on a journey for the highest stakes of all-the keys to No. 10 Downing Street. Unfolding over three decades, their honor will be tested, their loyalties betrayed, and their love of family and country challenged. But in a game where there is a first among equals, only one can triumph.
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"I enjoyed this glimpse into British politics and its parliament. Archer's long experience as a MP makes this an accurate account of how the political machine operates in various parts of Britain. If you are interested in such things you will find this book informative and entertaining."
— Sherry (4 out of 5 stars)
“Archer is a master storyteller.
— TimeOne of the top ten storytellers in the world.
— Los Angeles TimesThere isn't a better storyteller alive.
— Larry King''First Among Equals [is]read by Martin Jarvis, who switched voices so quickly that not a beat is lost in th[is]fast-moving mystery.
— Patriot News" Another masterpiece by the master storyteller "
— Chaitanya, 2/16/2014" Inspire a trip to Parliament "
— Nancy, 2/11/2014" Loved this book when I read it for school - a great way to learn the British political system, sort of soap-opera style :) "
— Allie, 2/10/2014" Never read a Jeffrey Archer book I didn't like - they're all great! "
— Robbie, 2/7/2014" Super read. The Suspense, tensions, characters, the plot, the fast pace. All Archer's trademarks. All exemplified here. Fabulous. "
— Adnaan, 2/1/2014" This was my first Jeffrey Archer book. The book was just "ok." I wouldn't choose one of his books again. "
— Carolyn, 1/29/2014" brilliant, such s good writer, so well written "
— Sally, 1/16/2014" Loved the story. Really happy that Ray Gould was chosen. He is the most deserving among the three. "
— Jona, 1/13/2014" I read part way through this book and just could not get into the book at all. This is one of Jeffery Archer's books I just couldn't get into or enojoy. "
— Robert, 12/18/2013" I certainly learned a LOT about the British Parliament. And it was kinda fun to know this was written in 1984 and to see where the author predicted accurately and where not. I'd like to read the British version, which I gather has 4 main characters instead of 3. "
— Andrea, 12/13/2013" Re-read it after quite a while and while it picked up slowly, it was fun near the end though my fav guy didn't 'win' ! "
— Fareeha, 12/10/2013Jeffrey Archer is an author of fiction, nonfiction, and plays, including numerous New York Times bestsellings, of which three made the #1 bestsellers spot. He was educated at Oxford University. He served five years as a member of the British parliament in the House of Commons and has served twenty-seven years as a member of the House of Lords. Now published in 97 countries and more than 37 languages, all of his novels and short story collections—including Kane & Abel, Only Time Will Tell and This Was a Man—have been international bestsellers.
Martin Jarvis, OBE, has recorded more than 150 Just William stories for the BBC. These have become international audio bestsellers. He won the Theatre World Award for his starring role on Broadway in By Jeeves; his West End appearances include works by Ayckbourn, Frayn, Pinter, and Wilde. Screen successes include everything from Stargate Atlantis, Doctor Who, and Numb3rs to The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo and the Oscar-winning Titanic.