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Jack of Diamonds

By: Bryce Courtenay
Narrated by: Humphrey Bower
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Born and raised in a poor, working-class family in Toronto, Jack Spayd is the son of an unhappy marriage. After being taken under the wing of "Miss Frostbite", the owner of a local jazz club, Jack becomes a gifted musician, playing piano and harmonica. Fame and the allure of gambling takes him to Vegas, and prospects of fortune take him to the Belgian Congo, where he's heard it's possible to earn big money working in the most dangerous parts of the local copper mines.

Jack of Diamonds is the story of a young, talented man, fighting to achieve his ambitions, and having to use his considerable talents to find his way in a perilous world.

©2012 Bryce Courtenay. Copyright Christine Courtenay 2013. (P)2012 Bolinda Publishing Fiction Genre Fiction Literary Fiction Africa
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What a Magnificent Story. Bryce Courtenay, The Magic Weaver of Words !!
Humphrey Bower.. Just astoundingly FANTASTIC!!!
Absolutely Recommend !!

WOW !!!

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Really enjoyed this book. Bryce Courtenay's books are enthralling! I plan to listen to every one.

Great book!

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this was exceptuonal. I finished this in only a couple of sittings. it kept me awake all night because I couldn't stop. Bryce is a special writer and Humphrey as the narrator certainly does this book justice.

what a story

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Classic Bryce Courtney, great story and beautifully performed by Humphrey as always. Well worth a listen.

Great story

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A classic Bryce Courtney novel in which the story centres around the adventures of a young lad growing up. Beautifully crafted with not a dull moment and a very believable story line. My greatest praise goes to Humphrey Bower. This man is a one person drama cast, able to bring each character to life using his incredible ability to mimic the language they would use. For example the narrative of this book is read with a faultless American accent, not bad for an Aussie.

Bryce Courtney's last

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