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PRAISE FOR JEFFREY ARCHER
“One of the top ten storytellers in the world.” —Los Angeles Times
“There isn’t a better story-teller alive.” —Larry King
“Archer plots with skill, and keeps you turning the pages.” —The Boston Globe
“Cunning plots, silken style…. Archer plays a cat-and-mouse game with the reader.” —The New York Times
“Archer is a master entertainer.” —Time
“A storyteller in the class of Alexandre Dumas…unsurpassed skill.” —Washington Post
and his novels
SHALL WE TELL THE PRESIDENT?
“Outrageous and top-notch terror.” —Vogue
“The only difference between this book and The Day of the Jackal is that Archer is a better writer.”—Chicago Tribune
“Authentic, literate, and scary.”—Cosmopolitan
“The countdown is the thing; the pace, the pursuit, the what-next, the how-is-it-going-to-come-out…”—Boston Globe
“Holds the reader in a vicelike grip.”—Penthouse
A PRISONER OF BIRTH
“A compelling read.” —Newsday
“Dynamite…plot twists and a slam-bang finale.”—The Washington Post
“Archer plots with skill, and keeps you turning the pages.” —The Boston Globe
“Thoroughly enjoyable.”—Publishers Weekly
“Compulsively readable.”—Library Journal
“Gripping.”—The Vancouver Sun
“An exercise in wish fulfillment. The good may suffer, but the bad will get theirs in the end. The fun is watching it unfold.”—St. Petersburg Times (Florida)
CAT O’NINE TALES
“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)
FALSE IMPRESSION
“A worthy successor to The Da Vinci Code.”—Liz Smith, New York Post
“Archer is back in top form with [this] latest thriller.” —Library Journal (starred review)
“Thoroughly imagined...entertaining...thrilling.” —Denver Post
“Murder and a high-stakes art-world theft are cleverly blended [in this] exciting...global thrill-ride.” —Vancouver Sun
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Tragic, comic, outrageous—these fifteen tales from international bestselling author Jeffrey Archer showcase his remarkable talent for capturing an unforgettable moment in time…
In India, in “Caste-Off,” a man and woman fall in love while waiting for a traffic light to turn green on the streets of Delhi…
From Germany comes “A Good Eye,” about a priceless oil painting that has remained in the same family for over two hundred years, until...
To the Channel Islands and “Members Only,” where a golf ball falls out of a Christmas cracker, and a young man’s life will never be the same...
To Italy and “No Room at the Inn,” where a young man who is trying to book a hotel room ends up in bed with the receptionist, unaware that she...
To England, where, in “High Heels,” a woman has to explain to her husband why a pair of designer shoes couldn’t have gone up in flames...
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
3.0 out of 5 stars
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I did not enjoyed this book on tape as well as others by Jeffrey Archer. Even though short stories are fabulous , voice of the actor reading them is not the best choice, too monotonois and not engageing as the other ones
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3.6 out of 5 stars (37 customer reviews) 7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
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clever and compelling tales with straightforward, unadorned prose,
By Bookreporter - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: And Thereby Hangs a Tale (Hardcover)
Just about everyone loves a good story. And after reading or hearing an especially good one, who doesn't want to know the real story behind the story? The title of AND THEREBY HANGS A TALE comes from a quote in a William Shakespeare play, and it means just that --- the story behind the story.In the tradition of master storytellers, Jeffrey Archer has crafted a collection of 15 short tales. Set in England, Ireland, America, India, Germany and points between, the book includes heroes and villains, winners and losers, injustice and comeuppance, love and loss, the demonic and the divine, and features stories of double-crossing crooks, convicts and thieves; a conniving gold-digger; fortune hunters; star-crossed lovers; and much more. Picking a favorite from such a diverse collection is not an easy task. Those who yearn for suspense and intrigue with a surprising twist will enjoy Archer's original story, "Politically Correct." If you're looking for a perfect blend of humorous and heartwarming, then you should read "The Queen's Birthday Telegram," the true story of a centenarian who gets an unexpected surprise. And in "High Heels," a wife's high-fashion skills help a determined insurance investigator solve a case. One of the standouts for me is "A Good Eye," an inspiring tale of art, tradition, faith and divine intervention, set in the hills of the Bavarian state of Germany. The story begins in the 1600s, with Herr Hans Grebenar, a church elder who is trained in law but who also has a passion and an eye for art. While serving as a prosecutor in the town of his birth, Grebenar discovers Herr Friedrich Bloch, a gifted painter. Despite his marvelous talent, Bloch can't steer clear of his vices. Grebenar bails Bloch out of his troubles numerous times and becomes his advocate. In exchange for financial support, Bloch agrees to Grebenar's commission "to paint full-length portraits of Our Lord's disciples." Over the course of decades, Bloch executes his commission, but he saves his greatest masterpiece for last. The final painting stays with the family for centuries until tragedy strikes. Without giving away the ending, I'll just note that it truly is a miraculous tale of passion, faith and God-given genius. What I like best about AND THEREBY HANGS A TALE is Archer's obvious respect for the tradition of storytelling. Throughout the collection, he weaves clever and compelling tales with straightforward, unadorned prose. His writing is clear and concise, and many of his characters are memorable. But it's really the concept of story --- and the story behind the story --- that is at the heart of Archer's elegant and entertaining work. --- Reviewed by Donna Volkenann 4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
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Jeffrey Archer Does it Again,
By Smiley42 - Published on Amazon.com
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I have purchased and read every Jeffery Archer book I could find. He is a fantastic author. At first I didn't think I would like his books of short stories. I was wrong - they are great and "Thereby Hangs a Tale is no exception and ranks with my favorites of his books of short stories - A Quiver Full of Arrows, Twelve Red Herrings, and a Cat O'Nine tales. He graduated from Oxford University, was a Member of Parliament, a Playwright and served two years of a four year term in prison. If you have never read any of his books, do so now.
15 of 20 people found the following review helpful
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Interesting Story,
By Barbara S - Published on Amazon.com
I thought the story was well-told and interesting. I'll definitely look into more by this author. I do think the publisher made a mistake on this one though - having a free short story to gather interest in the book was a great idea. I think it would have worked better though if the entire book was available to pre-order on Kindle to catch the impulse shoppers like me.
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