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Fiction · 1991 · PG-13

As the Crow Flies

by Jeffrey Archer

A barrow boy from the East End. A dynasty built on ambition, loyalty, and betrayal.

For14+GenreFictionLength600 pagesRead time~15.5 hours

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Violence

Some

War violence in WWI and WWII sections

Language

Barely any

Mild language

Sexual Content

Some

Adult romantic and sexual content over decades of story

Substance Use

None

Social drinking

Emotional Intensity

Some

Themes of ambition, loyalty, and whether success justifies its costs

What this book is about

Charlie Trumper begins with a barrow in the East End of London and builds an empire that spans a century. Archer's multi-generational saga follows Charlie and his descendants through world wars, business triumphs, and family betrayals. Long, readable, and character-driven — Archer's most ambitious novel.

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War violence

Adult content across decades of story

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