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  • By: Bruce Reynolds
  • Narrated by: Nick Reynolds
  • Length: 15 hrs and 56 mins
  • 4.9 out of 5 stars (27 ratings)
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By: Bruce Reynolds
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Summary

On the 8th August 1963 a gang of 15 men stopped a mail train in Buckinghamshire and proceeded to steal sacks of money worth £2.6 million. It was the biggest heist ever carried out in the UK and frontpage news around the world. The mastermind behind this most audacious crime of the twentieth century was Bruce Reynolds.

Perhaps the last of the 'gentlemen villains'; Reynolds epitomised that particular breed of sharply dressed post-war criminals who mixed with royalty and movie stars, and never carried a gun. They thrived on adventure and glamour, and the Great Train Robbery was their last ride.

From his childhood and early forays into crime, to planning the robbery and his life on the run, and finally his capture, prison years and growing old with the gang - this is a true crime classic.

Widely regarded as a one of the finest memoirs of a life of crime, Autobiography of a Thief is essential listening for anyone interested in true crime.

Narrated by his son, Nick Reynolds, who grew up on the run with his father.

©2011 Bruce Reynolds (P)2023 Bonnier Books UK

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Best autobiography of a crime legend

Brilliant book . Superbly narrated by his son Nick. it helps as he sounds like his Dad. 10 out of 10

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The reality.

After all the story’s, The true one from the horses mouth.So well told his son, who you think it’s the man himself.

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Crime doesn’t seem to pay

Well narrated by Nick Reynolds slow to start with the back story of Bruce’s life but started to pick up about quarter of the way in.
From his early robberies and thieving, to the great train robbery. Could not help but sympathise with the end of the story. Really enjoyed the book and learnt a great deal about the human side of the Great Train Robbery

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Fantastic story!

Read this in paperback a few years ago but hearing Nick Reynolds read his father’s story was just perfect. It was like having Bruce himself read it with their voices sounding so alike. Great job Nick!

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fantastic autobiography

This is a fantastic book I've read many times, but to have it on audible and to have it done by Nick is absolutely fantastic.

a big fan of the great train robbery and bruce reynolds since my late teens, and I'm now 40.

bruce would be proud of this.

Well done to Nick and all involved.

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  • 11-10-23

Blinding Story!

Great story who a good old fashioned blagger.

Obviously being an armed robber isn't a great career choice.

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true

a great review and really well read .
lodged deep in criminal history ,

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  • 08-08-23

What a life.

It's easily the best book I've listened to. Great narration. Well written. Riveting throughout.

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Adventure

A real adventure fascinating clips into the life, full of colour. Really interesting. The characters the highs the lows the discovery

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Really enjoyable listen

Firstly, kudos to Nick, done a great job mate!

Now, I’m not sure what it is but I’m fascinated about ‘The Great Train Robbery’.
Loved the whole story, the highs and lows… Brilliant!

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