Synopses & Reviews
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 hes achieved nothing in his life—and sets out to make a fortune before he retires. And then there is the authors 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 “Dont 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 ONine 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
Synopsis
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 hes achieved nothing in his lifeand sets out to make a fortune before he retires. And then there is the authors 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 “Dont Drink the Water,” the tale of a company chairman who tries to poison his wife while on a trip to St. Petersburgwith unexpected consequences. Witty, suspenseful, sad, surprising, and unforgettable, Cat ONine 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
Synopsis
The fifth collection of irresistible short stories from a master storyteller. Ingeniously plotted, with richly drawn characters and unexpected conclusions, this new collection of 12 short stories has the added bonus of illustrations by acclaimed artist Ronald Searle. Now available in a tall Premium Edition. Martins Press.
Synopsis
An English lord requires one more chess piece to complete a set that would be worth a fortune. Another man, an accountant, realizes hes achieved nothing in his life—and sets out to make a fortune before he retires. And then there is the authors 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 “Dont 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 ONine Tales is Jeffrey Archer at his best.
About the Author
Jeffrey Archer was educated at Oxford University. He has served five years in Britains House of Commons and fourteen years in the House of Lords. All of his novels and short story collections--including And Thereby Hangs a Tale, Kane and Abel, Paths of Glory and False Impression--have been international bestselling books. Archer is married with two sons and lives in London and Cambridge.