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Jack of Diamonds

Written by: Bryce Courtenay
Narrated by: Humphrey Bower
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Born and raised in a poor, working-class family in Toronto, Jack Spayd is the son of an unhappy marriage. After being taken under the wing of "Miss Frostbite", the owner of a local jazz club, Jack becomes a gifted musician, playing piano and harmonica. Fame and the allure of gambling takes him to Vegas, and prospects of fortune take him to the Belgian Congo, where he's heard it's possible to earn big money working in the most dangerous parts of the local copper mines.

Jack of Diamonds is the story of a young, talented man, fighting to achieve his ambitions, and having to use his considerable talents to find his way in a perilous world.

©2012 Bryce Courtenay; 2013 Christine Courtenay (P)2012 Bolinda Publishing Pty Ltd

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Bryce has Done it again

a feel good story with the generous mouth to get the whole thing in with out much trouble
this book had and it and begging from Toronto it struck home
Humphreys readings of Bryce's books is like a match made in heaven

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If you like a historical novel, this is for you.

The novel follows the life of a virtuosos jazz piano player on his adventures from childhood in Canada to performing in early Vegas to running from the mob in Africa. Excellent listening experience.

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