About this ebook
A #1 New York Times–bestselling author “maintains his obsession with surprise endings, producing a collection of fourteen cleverly twisting tales” (Publishers Weekly).
From the master storyteller comes a compelling collection of fourteen riveting tales of elaborate confidence tricks, political chicanery, immoral behavior, and dangerously illicit affairs, rendered with the breathtaking narrative twists that have become the Jeffrey Archer hallmark.
Here are stories that will engross and astonish, peopled with a rich assortment of truly memorable characters: the intoxicating woman who appears to her lover only once every six years; the British diplomat who employs his rather creative—if not entirely ethical—financial talents for a greater good; the millionaire who declares himself bankrupt to test the love and loyalties of those closest to him.
This is Jeffrey Archer at the top of his form, as he offers us unique fables for our time and civilization, each one shining a harsh yet hypnotic light on that fascinating, complex being called “human.”
Praise for Jeffrey Archer:
“Cunning plots, silken style . . . Archer plays a cat-and-mouse game with the reader.” —New York Times
“Archer is a master entertainer.” —Time
“Archer plots with skill, and keeps you turning the pages.” —Boston Globe
“A storyteller in the class of Alexandre Dumas.” —Washington Post
“Archer has a gift for plot that can only be described as genius.” —Daily Telegraph
From the master storyteller comes a compelling collection of fourteen riveting tales of elaborate confidence tricks, political chicanery, immoral behavior, and dangerously illicit affairs, rendered with the breathtaking narrative twists that have become the Jeffrey Archer hallmark.
Here are stories that will engross and astonish, peopled with a rich assortment of truly memorable characters: the intoxicating woman who appears to her lover only once every six years; the British diplomat who employs his rather creative—if not entirely ethical—financial talents for a greater good; the millionaire who declares himself bankrupt to test the love and loyalties of those closest to him.
This is Jeffrey Archer at the top of his form, as he offers us unique fables for our time and civilization, each one shining a harsh yet hypnotic light on that fascinating, complex being called “human.”
Praise for Jeffrey Archer:
“Cunning plots, silken style . . . Archer plays a cat-and-mouse game with the reader.” —New York Times
“Archer is a master entertainer.” —Time
“Archer plots with skill, and keeps you turning the pages.” —Boston Globe
“A storyteller in the class of Alexandre Dumas.” —Washington Post
“Archer has a gift for plot that can only be described as genius.” —Daily Telegraph
Ratings and reviews
4.2
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August 14, 2010
my first jeffery archer and i loved every story in it..................my personal favourite was CHALK AND CHEESE, though as some newspaper(forgotten the name) rightly said everyone will have their own favourites...........................jeffery archer is one intelligent writer
About the author
Jeffrey Archer was educated at Oxford University, where as a world-class sprinter he represented Great Britain in international competition. He became the youngest member of the House of Commons in 1969, was appointed Deputy Chairman of the Conservative Party in 1985, and was elevated to the House of Lords in 1992.
All of his novels -- from 1974's Not a Penny More, Not a Penny Less to 1991's As the Crow Flies -- have been international bestsellers. Mr. Archer is married, has two children, and lives in Cambridge, England.
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