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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)
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“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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" 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 -
" 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 -
" I always love a Jeffrey Archer. I know they are formulaic and cliched, but I still love them... "
— Allan, 1/25/2014 -
" ( Filhos da Fortuna ) "
— Babete, 1/10/2014 -
" Enjoyable but I have to say not one of his best found it a bit long. "
— Trina, 1/10/2014 -
" I'd forgotten how much I love to read Jeffery Archer. Great story. "
— Natalie, 12/30/2013 -
" Great story! Couldn't put it down. "
— Nichole, 12/28/2013 -
" Easy to read but VERY predictable and a little bland!!! "
— Ciara, 12/19/2013 -
" Menarik mulai dari awal sampai akhir cerita..... "
— Fina, 12/19/2013 -
" 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 -
" 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 -
" One of my ever favs!! Amazing book ! "
— Ramaa, 11/12/2013 -
" 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 -
" 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 -
" Superb. Really awesome, but as much as expected from the master. "
— Adnaan, 5/17/2013 -
" Another excellent Jeffrey Archer. A little predictable but even still, an excellent read. "
— Jackie, 4/22/2013 -
" 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 -
" Archer writes good easy reads- interesting storylines. "
— Nicolle, 12/11/2012 -
" 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 -
" 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 -
" Not as great as his earlier books but still engrossing "
— Anupama, 10/29/2011 -
" 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 -
" 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 -
" 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 -
" Excellent charaters and easy to follow "
— Sandy, 8/16/2011 -
" This book disappoints me. Make me bored because there is no climax in the plot. "
— Dini, 8/9/2011 -
" Archer is such a great story teller....great read! "
— Karen, 7/10/2011 -
" Easy flowing style and interesting plot to keep you going! "
— Sharon, 7/9/2011 -
" If you like Jeffery Archer , you'll like it .... "
— Prajna, 7/7/2011 -
" Second Archer book, absolutely loved it. Non stop page turner with a great story. "
— Matt, 5/30/2011 -
" 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 -
" 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 -
" 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 -
" As always, Jeffrey Archer did not disappoint with Sons of Fortune. "
— Zralte, 4/11/2011 -
" The book was pretty predictable and not worth it !<br/>Would not recommend . "
— Prateek, 4/6/2011 -
" Truly one of the most endearing novels I have read .... this one is for the ages !!! "
— Rajroshan, 3/21/2011 -
" As any of his books is really good !! "
— Juankc, 3/14/2011 -
" 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 -
" ( Filhos da Fortuna ) "
— Babete, 2/27/2011 -
" 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 -
" Second Archer book, absolutely loved it. Non stop page turner with a great story. "
— Matt, 12/16/2010 -
" a beautiful story.....heartbreaking at times "
— Deepak, 11/14/2010 -
" 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 -
" 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 -
" 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.