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Why we
chose this book
Sadly, there are times
when all of us are too busy to get involved with a new book. Short stories
allow us to enjoy instant gratification without the guilt. Archer is the
King of the Short Story as far as we're concerned. These are quick reads,
but delightful, intelligent and surprising as well. What a rare find!
~Beth
From
the Publisher
No one can
weave a web of suspense, deliver a jolt of surprise, or teach a lesson in
living like best-selling author Jeffrey Archer. From Africa to the Middle
East, and from London to Beijing, Archer takes us to places we've never
seen and introduces us to people we'll never forget.
Meet
the philandering husband who thinks he's committed the perfect murder; the
self-assured chess champion who plays a beautiful woman for stakes far
higher than cash; and the finance minister who needs to crack the secrets
of a Swiss bank. Jeffrey Archer's collection of twelve spellbinding
stories will sweep you on a journey of thwarted ambition, undying passion,
and unswerving honor that you'll never forget.
From Publishers
Weekly
Archer's (
Kane and Abel ) talent as a raconteur is evident in these 12 distinctive
short stories, all of which have surprise endings. Many center on human
failings such as jealousy, obstinacy, pettiness or prejudice; 10 are based
on "known incidents" that Archer has "embellished." An
almost reportorial, straightforward style actually enhances each
concluding jolt. "A La Carte" concerns Mark Hapgood, who
grudgingly works as a lowly hotel porter to please his father, then
unexpectedly... The amorous, contented female narrator of "Just Good
Friends" turns out to be...
Though
the plots are rather slight, Archer's understanding of human nature, and
his talent for surprise endings, make this volume a must for his fans.
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