Product Description

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.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #24902 in Books
• Published on: 2009-03-06
• Released on: 2009-03-06
• Original language: English
• Binding: Hardcover
• 400 pages

Review
'The author has cleverly woven fact and fiction to write a deeply moving love story.'
--Refresh

From the Back Cover

PRAISE FOR JEFFREY ARCHER’S PREVIOUS NOVELS

‘Probably the greatest story teller of our age’ Mail on Sunday

‘Jeffrey Archer has a gift for plot that can only be described as genius’ Daily Telegraph

‘A storyteller in the class of Alexander Dumas’ Washington Post

‘The man’s a genius’ Evening Standard

‘There’s no arguing with Archer’s inventiveness, his drive and his easy effervescent style’ Sunday Telegraph

‘Archer is a master entertainer’ Time

‘Archer is a terrific story-teller, and meets the readers’ ultimate tests – to want to turn the page, to want to know what happens next’ Sunday Times

‘There isn’t a better story-teller alive’ Larry King

About the Author

Jeffrey Archer, whose bestselling novels span from Not a Penny More, Not a Penny Less to Kane & Abel and The Eleventh Commandment, has sold over 135 million books throughout the world. The author is married with two children.

Customer Reviews

A great biographical story
Having greatly enjoyed Jeffrey Archer's A Prisoner of Birth I had no hesitation over getting this book. I wasn't disappointed. Paths of Glory is very different from the former, except in-so far as it is a book about one man's quest, in this case, George Mallory's goal of climbing the highest mountain in the World. The book could have been a dry catalogue of achievements and set-backs, but Archer is a consummate story-teller and here he has woven fact with fiction and created an epic tale of one man's obsession.
It's a testament to Archer's skill that I was engrossed by the story, considering that I cannot fathom the enjoyment of rock-climbing.
I had a vague knowledge about Mallory, and his attempt on Everest, and that there was a question-mark over whether he actually made it to the top. Archer has illuminated Mallory's character through his loving letters to his wife and his principles and actions through his contacts with other climbers and various committees on which he served. It's a gripping "What If?" book of what might have happened.
The book is also a toe-curling reminder of the snobbery, chauvinism and favouritism exhibited by the upper classes in England well into the 20th century.

A good read
Not realising what the book was about, but being a great fan of Jeffrey Archer, I brought the book. It was a really enjoyable read. Not someone who is interested in climbing, Mr Archer managed to make the book entertaining as well as informative. I realise that it is fiction with some fact, but the way that the story is told gives you an insight into what happened and the hurdles that had to be overcome. Thoroughly enjoyed and have also learnt something new. Well worth the read.

Paths Of Glory
I have read all of Jeffrey Archers novels including his Prison Diaries. I have always rated his work extremely highly. This latest work "Paths of Glory" is in my opinion his best work yet. He captures your mind and imagination from the very first page. Whilst the reader is told in advance that this is a novel and not a complete work of fact, it is clear from the very first page that Archer has reserched his work well, putting the reader in a position of not knowing where the fact ends and the fiction begins.
In my opinion he has got it just right, he has not written an adventure story for young boys but a very interesting and absorbing story based on the true life of a more than interesting Explorer/Adventurer.
Did Mallory or did he not reach the top of Everest? It is a question that has been asked by many for many years, but having read Archers work which again I add is based on fact, I truly believe that he did.
An absorbing read which must not be missed.