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Jackdaws
- Narrated by: Emilia Fox
- Length: 17 hrs and 10 mins
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Publisher's Summary
Jackdaws by Ken Follett is an irresistible novel of the French Resistance, love, courage and revenge set in the Second World War, read by Emilia Fox, who expertly brings the story to life.
A Failed Mission
Two weeks before D-Day, the French Resistance try to destroy a telephone exchange vital to Nazi communications. Heavily defended, the mission fails disastrously.
A Daring Plan
With invasion looming, Flick Clairet, a British secret agent, proposes a daring but perilous new plan. She, along with an all-female team – the Jackdaws – will infiltrate and neutralize the exchange before Allied Forces land in France.
A Race Against Time
However, unbeknownst to Flick, Rommel has assigned a brilliant spy-catcher – Dieter Franck – to crush the French Resistance. And now Franck is closing in . . .
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- Deb Goodrick
- 29-09-2019
Sensational
Could not stop listening. Ken Follet is the master story writer. This is one of his best.
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- Amazon Customer
- 23-02-2023
A war story with women as the heroes.
I didn’t think I would enjoy this book, but I soon changed my mind. Emilia Fox is able to capture each character’s voice and Ken Follett is a great storyteller. I felt like I was watching each scene. Thanks again.
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- Anonymous User
- 24-10-2023
Simply Brilliant
Loved every second. My first for this author and I wasn’t disappointed. I’m a WW2 geek and he is almost flawless in his research, that’s obvious. Highly recommend.
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- samantha bryant
- 12-12-2019
THANK you thank you Author and Narrator
What a brilliant book..from the beginning..all the way through..to the end. It took me on a wonderful journey from which I didnt want to return. It is a HUGE act to follow.
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- Lulu-in-NZ
- 02-11-2023
Disappointed
I’m a huge Ken Follett fan but struggled with Jackdaws… I don’t know if it was just the ‘narrator effect’ (I struggle with books where the narrator doesn’t sit well with me) or if it was also the writing. Just found the thinking of the main character somewhat unbelievable although enjoyed the overarching storyline.
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- Anonymous User
- 05-06-2022
Emilia Fox - brilliant portrayal
Emilia was an excellent choice to narrate this story. She was able to tell the story well from a female perspective and her ability to mimic the various accents in the story was impeccable. The story itself was well written, but nothing less than you would expect from Ken Follett. Five stars all around from me!
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- Anonymous User
- 20-11-2022
Jackdaws
Once again.. another brilliant and gripping tale from Ken Follett... loved this book and would pass it on to wveryone
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- Anonymous User
- 21-01-2023
Thought i wouldnt like it
I dont ever review, but:
Was so thrilled to hear the narration of this audio, i had to, i had not at all expected Emilia pull this off, and NOTHING against her, im just that sort of twat that doesnt think female narration gels with archaic chest thumping war stories. But i opine now that this story wouldnt be the hit it is without her. Fantastic effort. I played entire story at 1.1x speed, again to suit my own sensibilities (i often do this, vary the speed of narration) and viola!
Oh yea. Ok i guess Mr Follett, not your best, could breezed over some sex torture a little lighter, not to exclusion, just a little less zeal...
Well done Emilia! 5stars.
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- Anonymous User
- 06-02-2021
The Best Follett Yet!
I've listened to a number of Follett's books but this is definitely his best so far! Loved it!
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- Anonymous User
- 06-02-2023
WWII
Could not put it down! just l9ced the story, the intrigue, the nail biting operation! thank you.
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