Paths of Glory

By: Jeffrey Archer

Narrated by: Roger Allam

Inspired by the true story of mountaineer George Mallory, Paths of Glory bring to life one of history's enduringly enigmatic figures in a stunning novel from bestselling author Jeffrey Archer.

'Archer at the peak of his imaginative powers' – The Times

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, Amy Johnson, and Neil Armstrong are among such individuals. But what if one man had such a dream, and when he'd fulfilled it, there was no proof that he had achieved his ambition?

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

Critic reviews

Archer at the peak of his imaginative powers

Paths of Glory will lead Archer to fans he has never before conquered

The plain storytelling is unimprovable. Few literary writers could do his job better

Fantastic story

Loved everything about this book ❤️
Great story Well written and a great narratot. Love Jeffrey Archer,

An unexpected find

I really enjoyed this audiobook. Despite the fairly dead-pan style, the story still got me in. I really had no idea what it was about before I listened to it - quite a find. And my husband may even enjoy it too!

Fantastic!

What a fantastic book, I would strongly recommend regardless of your interest in climbing. beautifully read Roger.

Artless and witless

Archer takes a stab at 'faction', which is misguided at best: he's not the world's most skilled wordsmith, and story is all he's got. There is not a single original simile, metaphor or image of any kind in this entire book, just a relentless parade of cliches. He manages to make climbing Everest sound as challenging and arduous as popping out to the newsagents for some cigarettes. Avoid like ... well, the plague.