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  • Written by: Jeffrey Archer
  • Narrated by: Jason Culp
  • Length: 19 hrs and 27 mins
  • 4.7 out of 5 stars (93 ratings)

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Kane and Abel

Written by: Jeffrey Archer
Narrated by: Jason Culp
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William Lowell Kane and Abel Rosnovski, one the son of a Boston millionaire, the other a penniless polish immigrant-born on the same day near the turn of the century on opposite sides of the world - are brought together by fate and the quest of a dream. Two men - ambitious, powerful, ruthless - are locked in a relentless struggle to build an empire, fueled by their all-consuming hatred. Over 60 years and three generations, through war, marriage, fortune, and disaster, Kane and Abel battle for the success and triumph that only one man can have...
©1979, 2009 Jeffrey Archer (P)2009 Macmillan Audio

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do we ever learn

#audible1 What a Brilliant detailed , never aging book, I LOVED LISTENING
I couldnt put it down just dreading the fate of these two waring men,

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Good read of a modern classic

Jeffrey Archer is a storyteller extraordinaire. This tale of 2 boys, born on the very same day, on opposite parts of the world and into completely opposed circumstances is gripping and exciting. Two men, who might have been the best of friends, but because of circumstance became bitter enemies. The characters are well developed and each loved (or hated) intensely by the reader. Just a wonderful tale. The reading by Jason Culp was excellent too. Highly recommend!

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One of my absolute favourites

I have always loved this book and can listen to it over and over. Excellent story

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no excitement........barely moves along

it passed the time ....predictable and a bit of a yawn......with very few exciting moments

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A classic, still relevant today.

This is the first Jeffrey Archer book that I have read. It is a good story, well told and narrated, juxtaposing a European life with an American one of two very different men whose paths cross in their adult years. Excessive pride and revenge consume the two men with a sad but poignant ending. It is an easy listen and I enjoyed it.

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Wished it never ended

As the story continued, I wished it could gone on forever. Every story must end.

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Doesn’t disappoint even 30 years later

I read this book years ago and I listened to it recently on holiday in Europe. I very much enjoyed the twists and turns Mr Archer takes with his characters. Family, feuds, intriqué and in the end a bitter sweet ending. Historically mostly accurate as well.

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Great Book

I really enjoyed this book. I had read it years ago and it was just as good the second time. Great narration!

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