Member Reviews
I've only read a couple of the previous books in this series and have enjoyed many of the authors other books.
I did enjoy this book, although at times found myself skimming some of the pages. I liked the main character and his family and his police colleagues and thoroughly enjoyed the subterfuge, deception, lies and double crossing in the plot line that I've come to expect from Jeffrey Archer. The book has historical facts and content and this is where I skim read mainly because in my opinion it didn't add anything to the story line. I think the story is written well, it flows easily and it just lost my attention in places and, for me, wasn't a real page turner where I needed to know what would come next. Overall this is a good read but one which lacked the wow factor in my opinion.
3 ⭐⭐⭐
Thanks Netgally and the Publisher. Not sure what to say about this as I generally like what this author write but this I found long winded and did not really enjoy it if I am honest.
The State Opening of Parliament and the Monarch wears a crown and there is a sword. These items are moved from the Tower and, therefore, can be stolen. This is the sixth William Warwick and I haven’t read any of the others.
Many years since I have read a Jeffrey Archer, and not sure why I requested this one. It is classic JA - a quick read and, for me, somewhat formulaic. Somewhat akin to eating a bog standard burger…fine while eating/reading but memory gone after 30 mins.
Thanks to Netgallery for the ARC.
Superb writing from this author, a very eye catching cover, this book will go far, 5 stars. Blindingly excellent ... These books should come with a disclaimer as once you start reading you aren’t going to want to walk away.
Good story well written. Jeffrey Archer does put together a very good book, he is a seasoned author and I enjoy his characters. They are real people in their world. I did struggle slightly with it as the storyline is rather predictable and hence it took a long time for the finale to arrive. If you are a fan of Mr Archer then this will be a great saga to get into.
The continuing tale of Scotland Yards finest versus Miles Faulkner, arch criminal. The Crown Jewels, works of art and framing police officers run through the book. Easy reading and very enjoyable, especially if you have read the previous superintendent Warwick novels.
This is book #6 in the William Warwick series. I would recommend reading in series order for a better understanding of the storyline as the books in this series do run on from each other. This book takes us back to the 90's and the State Opening of Parliament. Warwick and his team are part of the police detail escorting the Crown Jewels from the Tower of London to Parliament. Master criminal Miles Faulkner has plans up his sleeve and it's down to Warwick to foil the crime of the century!
I've read this author's books for many years and have loved them all. I started the William Warwick series hesitantly as I wasn't such whether I liked his character. 6 books in and I've really got into this series. Whilst Warwick still isn't my favourite lead character, I do like his style and the relationship with the rest of his team. There's no denying that this author can write one hell of a story, and this book is no exception with lots of twists, turns and cliffhangers! My favourite character has to be DI Ross Hogan, and he finds himself in trouble once again, leaving me waiting throughout the book to see what happens to him.
The storyline is jam packed with lots of historical facts and figures, and it's obvious that some of these stories draw from the author's own personal experiences. I loved the Tower of London and the State Opening of Parliament plots, and it really opens your eyes as to how things work behind the scenes! Of course the baddies of the story are again Miles Faulkner and his devious lawyer, Booth Watson. Whilst you aren't meant to like them, you can't help but love their part in the storyline waiting with bated breath to see if they manage to finally get the better of Warwick and his team.
Whilst not my favourite series by this author, this was still a thoroughly enjoyable read, and one which I would definitely recommend.
Exciting book which I couldn’t put down. This is the 6th William Warwick novel where we see familiar characters. William and his colleagues of the Met police have 24 hours to solve the crime of the century, the theft of the Crown Jewels! This fast paced story will have you completely hooked.
The same goodies and the same baddies are back from the previous novel. William Warwick is on course to become commissioner and Miles Faulkner is still a master criminal. The criminals are overreaching themselves with their attempt to steal the Crown Jewels which are being paraded for the Queen’s speech to Parliament following a general election. As ever with Archer’s books, the story captivates the reader from the start and doesn’t let go till the climax when the goodies always triumph. It is like that again. The book also demonstrates the author’s unrivalled knowledge of political and court life. It is good for once to have detectives with contented family lives. As ever, this is an easy and rewarding read. I recommend it.
This is a typical Jeffrey Archer. Full of personal and interactive detail. It is, as usual, a fast moving chase to reach the end game before the bad guys get there. An excellent, entertaining holiday read with lots of details about the complex manoeuvres the government uses to move precious items!
Recommended
I always saw Jeffrey Archer as an author that would appeal to my dad. Picking up his books and putting them down again. How wrong i was and how I now feel like I've been missing out. His books have a brilliant storyline and a fast paced suitable for any reader. This is my second book by Mr Archer and defiantly wont be my last.
In the Tower of London sits the crown jewels. Heavily guarded and under lock and key. However, every year there is the state opening of parliament. The day when the Met Police come into there own to transport the Jewels to the Queen. For over four years Chief Superindendent William Warwick has been the lead person in this role. The role always going to plan. This year he is working with Ross Hogan.
Unknown to them Miles Faulkner is plotting the worlds mayor heist. He wants to claim this master job to add to his list of audacious crimes. Pulling in favours he plots for the big day.
Will the heist be pulled off and how will the Nation react to the crime of the century.?
A read that can be totally recommended.
Many thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for the opportunity to see an ARC.
Having enjoyed the previous titles in this series, I was delighted to be able to read this latest episode in the Warwick story. Archer as always weaves an interesting tale, but the ending was, for me anyway, a bit too obvious. Nevertheless, a highly enjoyable read.
If you haven’t read the the others. Look them out.
This is the 6th book about William Warwick a policeman in the Metropolitan Police. William and his colleagues have 24 hours to solve the crime of the century. Will they succeed before they can be discredited? This is a book of three sections which lull you in to a sense of knowing where it is going. Then it becomes a story of revenge. The middle section ramps up the tension so that by the time you're at the third section you cannot put the book down. It is an exciting, thrilling read which I enjoyed immensely and would not fail to recommend it to anyone who likes the thrills and spills of police life and court action.
Classic Jeffrey Archer; fast-paced, full of fascinating facts and great characters. He's got a great gift for giving a brief summary of the characters and their past history without it being at all forced and it's a welcome reminder of what's happened in past books. I loved all the history of the Tower of London, the Crown Jewels and the previous foiled plot to steal them. An absolute winner!
Set in 1996, this is a battle of wits between a wealthy master criminal and a special police team from Scotland Yard responsible for the conveyance and protection of the royal crown worn by the Queen at the state opening of parliament. The main characters have history and both sides have scores to settle. There is intrigue, deceit, double crossings and unexpected alliances.
The story interweaves some well researched themes including aspects from the art world, parliamentary ceremonial procedures, royal protocols, history of the Tower of London and the attempted theft of the Crown Jewels in 1671.
I had high expectations of this novel and was not disappointed. The story had me engaged from start to finish. The story quickly gains momentum and the conclusion is fast paced with some unexpected twists. A fabulous plot and compelling read. Highly recommended.