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The First Casualty
- Narrated by: Jack Davenport
- Length: 3 hrs and 3 mins
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Summary
Ben Elton's tenth novel is a gut-wrenching historical drama which explores some fundamental questions. What is murder? What is justice in the face of unimaginable daily slaughter? And where is the honour in saving a man from the gallows if he is only to be returned to die in a suicidal battle? As the gap between legally-sanctioned and illegal murder becomes ever more blurred, Kingsley quickly learns that the first casualty when war comes is truth.
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- Robert donnelly
- 23-01-06
superb, ben elton at his best
superbly read by Jack Davenport, this story is set during world war one and tells the tale of a moralistic detective dragged into the war effort against his will.
a whodunnit of first class proportions this story adds yet another string to the overflowing nib of Mr Elton.
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- P. E. Haynes
- 28-11-12
A good listen
I normally rate a good book as 3 stars, so 4 is, for me, above average!
Excellent narration really helps this story come to life. Detailed, though-provoking, and well paced throughout. Recommended.
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- Lee
- 28-12-18
The First Casualty abridged version
My first book by Mr Elton and it’s a joy. Loved everything about it so much so I bought the full version. Set during the First World War the description of trench life gave me a real sense of being there and throw in a really interesting character (policeman turned conchie) and it’s a cracking novel. Will read more from this author:)
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