
And Thereby Hangs a Tale : New
by Jeffrey Archer
- Item SKU:
- 20824
- Author:
- Jeffrey Archer
- Publisher:
- Pan Macmillan Books
- Edition:
- 1ST
- ISBN:
- 9780330453141
- EAN13:
- 9780330453141
Product Description
From Jeffrey Archer, the bestselling author of the Clifton Chronicles and Kane and Abel, comes his captivating sixth collection of short stories, And Hereby Hangs a Tale, full of magnificent characters and shocking plot twists.
In `High Heels' discover what happens in a loss adjuster's memorable first case where his wife has to explain why a pair of designer shows couldn't have gone up in flames. While on the streets of Delhi in `Caste-Off' a man and woman fall in love while waiting for a traffic light to turn green. And in `A Good Eye' a priceless Renaissance oil painting remains in the same family for generations until its current owner is face with a difficult choice . . .
Jeffrey demonstrates his natural aptitude for short stories which are stylish, witty and entertaining. His mastery of characterization and suspense, combined with a gift for the unexpected, jaw-dropping plot twist, show him at the height of his powers and demonstrate why he is one of world's bestselling authors.