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Read By: Paul Michael Publisher: Macmillan Audio Listen Time: at 1.0x Speed 3.67 hours at 1.5x Speed 2.75 hours at 2.0x Speed Release Date: May 2003 Format: Abridged Audiobook ISBN: 9781593973292

Quick Stats About this Audiobook

Total Audiobook Chapters:

108

Longest Chapter Length:

04:39 minutes

Shortest Chapter Length:

01:30 minutes

Average Chapter Length:

03:06 minutes

Audiobooks by this Author:

40

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Publisher Description

New York Times bestselling author Jeffrey Archer-returns with a powerful tale of twins separated by fate and reunited by destiny in Sons of Fortune. In Hartford, Connecticut, in the late 1940s, a set of twins is parted at birth-not by accident. Nat Cartwright goes home with his parents, a schoolteacher and an insurance salesman, while his twin brother begins his days as Fletcher Davenport, son of a millionaire and his society wife. During the 1950s and 1960s, the two brothers grow up apart, following similar paths that take them in different directions. Nat leaves college at the University of Connecticut to serve in Vietnam, then finishes school, earns his MBA, and becomes a successful currency dealer. Fletcher, meanwhile, graduates from Yale University with a bachelor's and a law degree, going on to distinguish himself as a criminal defense lawyer. At various times in their lives, both men are confronted with challenges and obstacles, tragedy and betrayal, loss and hardship, before they both decide to run for governor, unaware they are brothers.... Sons of Fortune is as much a chronicle of a nation in transition as it is the story of the making of these two men -and how they eventually discover the truth-and its tragic consequences.

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"I loved this book right from the beginning.... I really liked its main plot line.... two twins seperated at birth and though one hears about the other often.. they never knew what was in store for them.. Jeffrey Archer lived up to his name.... "

— Pranu (4 out of 5 stars)

Quotes

  • “A worthy successor to the still best-selling The Da Vinci Code.

    — New York Post on Jeffrey Archer
  • A master at mixing power, politics, and profit into fiction.

    — Entertainment Weekly on Jeffrey Archer

Sons of Fortune Listener Reviews

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  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " This 7 year old book was one of Archer's best! Twins separated at birth, but done in a way you haven't seen before! Loved it! "

    — Sally, 2/3/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " A pretty "fluffy" book, but entertaining. About twin brothers separated at birth and one day end up running for public office against each other. Follows their lives from birth to 40ish, detailing how their lives parallel one another. Fun read, but nothing earth-shattering. "

    — Melanie, 1/31/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I always love a Jeffrey Archer. I know they are formulaic and cliched, but I still love them... "

    — Allan, 1/25/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " ( Filhos da Fortuna ) "

    — Babete, 1/10/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Enjoyable but I have to say not one of his best found it a bit long. "

    — Trina, 1/10/2014
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " I'd forgotten how much I love to read Jeffery Archer. Great story. "

    — Natalie, 12/30/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Great story! Couldn't put it down. "

    — Nichole, 12/28/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Easy to read but VERY predictable and a little bland!!! "

    — Ciara, 12/19/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Menarik mulai dari awal sampai akhir cerita..... "

    — Fina, 12/19/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " It's a bit slow at first, and at times the characters are hard to keep straight. I could've done without all the fine details about the financial world/stocks but in the end it was a worthwhile read that really left me wondering what I would do if faced with the same situation. "

    — Linsey, 12/7/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Well written, developed characters and plots; not necessarily a page turner. Not something that I would likely read until 2 AM but still a good book. Will read other Jeffrey Archer. "

    — Christine, 11/28/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " One of my ever favs!! Amazing book ! "

    — Ramaa, 11/12/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " A good story line, kind of slow in the middle but the end leaves you saying WHAT. all I can say is remember the small details!!! "

    — Robyn, 10/28/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Enjoyable book for the most part. Story about twins separated at birth spanning 40+ years. Interesting, but a bit hokey at times, kind of over the top coincidences that bring them together. I would say 3 1/2 stars. "

    — woody, 10/20/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Superb. Really awesome, but as much as expected from the master. "

    — Adnaan, 5/17/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Another excellent Jeffrey Archer. A little predictable but even still, an excellent read. "

    — Jackie, 4/22/2013
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " Confusing read. I found myself re-reading pages to try and clarify what happened. Too much going on for my taste. "

    — Marmar, 12/17/2012
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Archer writes good easy reads- interesting storylines. "

    — Nicolle, 12/11/2012
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I'm a real fan of Jeffrey Archer. Son's of Fortune was an excellent story of twin brothers separated at birth. Really good, but I felt that the ending was somewhat weak. "

    — Mary, 9/5/2012
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Unfortunately, I left this book at the Forseth/Dekan/Koziel cabin so it took me a while to get it back and pick it back up, but it was a good enough read that I did pick it back up. "

    — Kriscrowe, 2/10/2012
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Not as great as his earlier books but still engrossing "

    — Anupama, 10/29/2011
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " Had the makings of a great story (twins separated at birth) but it was 200 pages too long and although the last 100 pages (I skipped a lot) was intense I couldn't give it more than 2 stars. "

    — Kitty, 9/24/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Pretty good so far. It's keeping me interested. About two twin brothers separated at birth. Their paths keep crossing, but they don't about each other ... yet. "

    — Dayna, 9/19/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " What can I say?.... another good read by one of the best story tellers -- Jeffrey Archer. I'd certainly recommend to others to read :) "

    — Cindy, 9/10/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Excellent charaters and easy to follow "

    — Sandy, 8/16/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " This book disappoints me. Make me bored because there is no climax in the plot. "

    — Dini, 8/9/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Archer is such a great story teller....great read! "

    — Karen, 7/10/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Easy flowing style and interesting plot to keep you going! "

    — Sharon, 7/9/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " If you like Jeffery Archer , you'll like it .... "

    — Prajna, 7/7/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Second Archer book, absolutely loved it. Non stop page turner with a great story. "

    — Matt, 5/30/2011
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " Very stiff and dry. The story of twins parted at birth and then finding out late in life was ok, but a lot of the plot twists did not ring true and the characters had absolutely no life in them. Probably won't read Archer again. "

    — Debi, 5/23/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " It was fun for me to read, made me relaxed. I was enthralled when I read in my twenties his "Kane and Abel" and its sequel, "The Prodigal Daughter." "

    — Mitsuyasu, 5/9/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " this book is the best book ive read so far . All i have ro say is that this book will make ypu smile, cry and laugh , a beautiful book to read anytime ,anywhere and anyhow "

    — Fatimah, 4/12/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " As always, Jeffrey Archer did not disappoint with Sons of Fortune. "

    — Zralte, 4/11/2011
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " The book was pretty predictable and not worth it !Would not recommend . "

    — Prateek, 4/6/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Truly one of the most endearing novels I have read .... this one is for the ages !!! "

    — Rajroshan, 3/21/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " As any of his books is really good !! "

    — Juankc, 3/14/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " One of the best books i have ever read, the plot is binding and u feel attached to the characters, but felt author has done injustice to Nat. "

    — Nupur, 3/2/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " ( Filhos da Fortuna ) "

    — Babete, 2/27/2011
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " I thought the book was a little off. Too long in the middle; the dialogue a bit awkward; plot a little shallow. "

    — Dave, 1/6/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Second Archer book, absolutely loved it. Non stop page turner with a great story. "

    — Matt, 12/16/2010
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " a beautiful story.....heartbreaking at times "

    — Deepak, 11/14/2010
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Very good book. Jeffrey Archer wrote an engaging story about twin brothers separted soon after birth and meeting after decades when one is accussed of high-profile murder and second becomes his lawyer. "

    — Anna, 11/8/2010
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Jeffrey Archer tells a great story. He takes you on a well researched journey through the lives of two brothers. A real page turner. "

    — Stephen, 11/8/2010
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Enjoyable book for the most part. Story about twins separated at birth spanning 40+ years. Interesting, but a bit hokey at times, kind of over the top coincidences that bring them together. I would say 3 1/2 stars. "

    — woody, 10/22/2010

About Jeffrey Archer

Jeffrey 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.

About Paul Michael

Paul Michael, winner of several Earphones Awards, has also won the prestigious Audie Award for best narration. He has acted on stage, radio, television, and in feature films in Canada, Great Britain, and the United States. He has had leading roles in series and made-for-television movies and has guest starred in such series as VIP and Alias. He has been nominated for a Canadian Emmy and has recorded over 150 audiobooks, including the international bestseller The Da Vinci Code.