Cat O' Nine Tales and other stories - Hardcover
Cat O' Nine Tales is the fifth collection of irresistible short stories from the master storyteller. These yarns are ingeniously plotted with richly drawin characters and deliciously unexpected conclusions, and with the added bonus of illustrations by the internationally acclaimed artist, Ronald Searle.
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An irresistible collection of short stories from bestselling author
Jeffrey Archer
An English lord requires one more chess piece to complete a set that would be worth a fortune. Another man, an accountant, realizes he’s achieved nothing in his life—and sets out to make a fortune before he retires. And then there is the author’s own favorite, “In the Eye of the Beholder,” about a star athlete who has a fateful run-in with a three-hundred-pound woman. Some of these twelve stories were inspired by the two years Jeffrey Archer spent in prison, including “Don’t Drink the Water,” the tale of a company chairman who tries to poison his wife while on a trip to St. Petersburg—with unexpected consequences. Witty, suspenseful, sad, surprising, and unforgettable, Cat O’Nine Tales is Jeffrey Archer at his best.
“Archer plots with skill, and keeps you turning the pages.” —The Boston Globe
“The economy and precision of Archer's prose never fails to delight. The criminal doesn't always get away with his crime and justice doesn't always prevail, but the reader wins with each and every story.”—Publishers Weekly (starred review)
Illustrations by internationally acclaimed artist Ronald Searle
JEFFREY ARCHER was educated at Oxford University. He became one of the youngest members of the House of Commons at the age of 29, and was elevated to the House of Lords in 1992. His books have sold over 125 million copies worldwide. Archer is married with two children and lives in Cambridge, England. Visit his website at www.jeffreyarcher.com.
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- PublisherMacMillan
- Publication date2006
- ISBN 10 140503257X
- ISBN 13 9781405032575
- BindingHardcover
- Edition number1
- IllustratorSearle Ronald
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Book Description Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Searle, Ronald (illustrator). "Cat O' Nine Tales" is the sixth collection of irresistible short stories from the master storyteller illustrated by the internationally acclaimed artist, Ronald Searle, creator of Molesworth. These twelve yarns are so satisfying because they are ingeniously plotted, include richly drawn characters and have deliciously unexpected conclusions. They feature the mad, the bad and the dangerous to know, as well as some more poignant and telling characters. Many of these stories came to Archer while he was incarcerated for two years in five different prisons, and so they have a prison theme. Others were inspired since he was released, but all in all they confirm his position as one of the best storytellers alive today. 'Stylish, witty and constantly entertaining.Jeffrey Archer has a natural aptitude for short stories' - "The Times". The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. Seller Inventory # GOR000359637
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