Paths of Glory cover art

Paths of Glory

Preview

£0.00 for first 30 days

Try for £0.00
Pick 1 audiobook a month from our unmatched collection - including bestsellers and new releases.
Listen all you want to thousands of included audiobooks, Originals, celeb exclusives, and podcasts.
Access exclusive sales and deals.
£7.99/month after 30 days. Renews automatically. See here for eligibility.

Paths of Glory

By: Jeffrey Archer
Narrated by: Roger Allam
Try for £0.00

£7.99/month after 30 days. Renews automatically. See here for eligibility.

Buy Now for £12.99

Buy Now for £12.99

Confirm Purchase
Pay using card ending in
By completing your purchase, you agree to Audible's Conditions of Use and authorise Audible to charge your designated card or any other card on file. Please see our Privacy Notice, Cookies Notice and Interest-based Ads Notice.
Cancel

About this listen

You heard it here first: The unabridged edition of Paths of Glory is only available as a download.

This is the story of a man who loved two women, and one of them killed him.

Some people have dreams that are so outrageous that if they were to achieve them, their place in history would be guaranteed. Francis Drake, Robert Scott, Percy Fawcett, Charles Lindbergh, Amy Johnson, Edmund Hillary and Neil Armstrong are among such individuals.

But what if one man had such a dream, and when he'd achieved it, there was no proof that he had fulfilled his ambition?

Paths of Glory, is the story of such a man. But not until you've turned the last page of this extraordinary novel, will you be able to decide if George Mallory should be added to this list of legends, because if he were, another name would have to be removed.

©2009 Jeffrey Archer (P)2009 Macmillan Audio
Contemporary Fiction Fiction Thought-Provoking
activate_Holiday_promo_in_buybox_DT_T2

Listeners also enjoyed...

The Fourth Estate cover art
A Twist in the Tale cover art
Sons of Fortune cover art
The Eleventh Commandment cover art
Twelve Red Herrings cover art
Jackie Kennedy: A Captivating Guide to the Life of Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis cover art
Unsinkable cover art
Children of Nazis cover art
The New York Times Book of the Dead cover art
Watchers cover art
A Gift of Time cover art
Jane Austen: A Life from Beginning to End cover art
Paradox Bound cover art
Theft of Swords cover art
The Last Monument cover art
The Life and Times of William Shakespeare cover art

What listeners say about Paths of Glory

Average customer ratings
Overall
  • 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • 5 Stars
    465
  • 4 Stars
    139
  • 3 Stars
    53
  • 2 Stars
    11
  • 1 Stars
    14
Performance
  • 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • 5 Stars
    358
  • 4 Stars
    66
  • 3 Stars
    13
  • 2 Stars
    3
  • 1 Stars
    3
Story
  • 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • 5 Stars
    323
  • 4 Stars
    82
  • 3 Stars
    28
  • 2 Stars
    7
  • 1 Stars
    5

Reviews - Please select the tabs below to change the source of reviews.

Sort by:
Filter by:
  • Overall
    5 out of 5 stars

Addictive listening.

I found this audio book a fantastic introduction into the historical account of George Mallory's climbing career. Being a huge Archer fan for many years I downloaded this audio book without ever hearing the name 'George Mallory'. I was stunned to discover that the book was based on a real person/s. The narration was wonderful and true. Yet another memorable read/listen from Archer.

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.

You voted on this review!

You reported this review!

15 people found this helpful

  • Overall
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Performance
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Story
    5 out of 5 stars

simply, incredible

What an amazing story. I eagerly followed chapter by chapter enjoying each as much as the last. Narration is excellent too.

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.

You voted on this review!

You reported this review!

  • Overall
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Performance
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Story
    5 out of 5 stars

A very good listen

I was very pleasantly surprised at the story having visited the Everest area before. The description of the processes and attitudes of the time was also good. This is a story that would make a good film when one day they find the elusive camera. The key of course is to be successful you must return. The epilogue was also interesting. To think they tried to climb the mountain in the equipment of the time says so much of the drive and ambition of all the team. Another triumphant failure perhaps but nonetheless a magnificent effort.

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.

You voted on this review!

You reported this review!

  • Overall
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Performance
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Story
    5 out of 5 stars

Another example of Archer's epic storytelling

Enjoyed every second I listened, like others, I had no prior knowledge of Mallory and his exploits so to discover you're reading a true story told as well as if it is fiction is quite the testament to the book.

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.

You voted on this review!

You reported this review!

  • Overall
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Performance
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Story
    5 out of 5 stars

loved it

Absolutely wonderful book, had me hooked from the start. wonderfully written Great narration too.

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.

You voted on this review!

You reported this review!

  • Overall
    4 out of 5 stars

An interesting tale

Although not a fast paced thriller, I still really enjoyed this book. It gives a good insight to the life of George Mallory. Although I knew how it would end, it didn't detract from the story.

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.

You voted on this review!

You reported this review!

3 people found this helpful

  • Overall
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Performance
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Story
    4 out of 5 stars

Excellent story

Archer^s story telling once again a exceeds all expectation. A fitting tale to honour a great mountaineer.

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.

You voted on this review!

You reported this review!

  • Overall
    5 out of 5 stars

OhMiGoodness

OhMiGoodness Another Jeffrey Archer I have to admit to enjoying. After listening to Prisoner of Birth, I was excited to hear that this book was available as an audio. Totally different in style and background, but nonetheless a riveting and enjoyable book. There is enough detail in the story to keep your interest, but not so much technical stuff as to become a book just for climbers! This is almost a historical novel I suppose. Really good listen.

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.

You voted on this review!

You reported this review!

  • Overall
    4 out of 5 stars

A great way to learn history

Loved it, a great interpretation of what happend, some facts I believe not 100% accurate but then this is a story. A great way to learn history.

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.

You voted on this review!

You reported this review!

  • Overall
    5 out of 5 stars

Great story with lovely ending

Vintage Archer storytelling. Compelling, believable and with a lovely ending that made the whole book even more believable.

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.

You voted on this review!

You reported this review!