Jack of Diamonds
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Jack of Diamonds
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Narrated by:
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Humphrey Bower
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By:
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Bryce Courtenay
About this listen
If poker was an addiction then music was an overwhelming obsession; one could never replace the other in my life.
During the Great Depression there was little hope for a boy born into the slums of Cabbagetown, Toronto. But Jack Spayd is offered a ticket out in the form of a Hohner harmonica, won by his brutal drunken father in a late-night card game. Jack makes music as a way of escaping his surroundings, and his talent leads him to a jazz club and, eventually, to the jazz piano.
Jack is a virtuoso and hits the road, enchanting audiences in Canada, wartime Europe and Las Vegas, where he is caught up in the world of elite poker and falls under the spell of his boss, the enigmatic Bridgett Fuller. Vegas is a hard town ruled by the Mafia, but Jack prospers, until his luck turns bad and he falls foul of the Mob. Forced to run for his life from Vegas, he must also leave the woman he adores. His adventuring takes him to the far reaches of Africa, to a rare and valuable bird that may seal his fate - and to the love of a very different woman.
Set across three continents, Jack of Diamonds is a spellbinding story of chance, music, corruption and love.
©2012 Bryce Courtenay. Copyright Christine Courtenay 2013. (P)2012 Bolinda PublishingListeners also enjoyed...
Would you listen to Jack of Diamonds again? Why?
Yes, it was a magical story, really well readWhat about Humphrey Bower’s performance did you like?
He did really well with the accents and female voices, a great readerDid you have an emotional reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?
No really, it was just a good listenAny additional comments?
RecommendedA Really good listen, Excellent and lovely ending
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Another Masterpiece!!
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Jack of Diamonds doesn’t reach this heights but is a solid read. The main characters are all well crafted as is the storyline and the narrator did a fine job.
If you’ve already read the titles mentioned, then this one is a worthy next read.
The epilogue is poignant and emotional.
Bryce Courtney sets very high standards…
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Such a shame we won’t get any more wonderful Bryce Courtenay books. I’m glad he rounded off Jack’s story though.
Great storyline
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Refreshingly good.
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For musicians everywhere
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another great from Bryce
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Would you listen to Jack of Diamonds again? Why?
Yes. Well developed characters and interesting phases of lifeWhat other book might you compare Jack of Diamonds to, and why?
Most of the Jeffrey Archer novels.Which character – as performed by Humphrey Bower – was your favourite?
Jack. Humphrey Bower was new to me and his ability to cover accents and genders is quite fantastic.Did you have an emotional reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?
Nothing strong but it did keep me interested.Any additional comments?
Introduced me to a new author. I'd definitely read more from this author. Good solid entertainment with well developed characters.Engaging story, superb story telling
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Unbelievably brilliant 👍
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This was more value for money than I could have wished for and I've signed back in now to look for more of Bryce Courtenay.
You just need to keep listening!
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