A great little collection of short stories which Archer found the inspiration for while in prison. Tales inclde that of a handsome premier division footballer falls in love with a 20-stone woman ... who just happens to be the ninth richest woman in Italy and the Italian restaurateur thrown into jail after being unable to explain his yacht, a Ferrari and a home in Florence, while only declaring a profit of £70,000 a year will delight those with a wicked sense of humour.
'Stylish, witty and constantly entertaining . . . Jeffrey Archer has a natural aptitude for short stories' - THE TIMES A collection of twelve gripping short stories from the number one internationally bestselling author Jeffrey Archer, illustrated by the internationally acclaimed artist Ronald Searle, creator of Molesworth.
A company chairman tries to poison his wife while on a trip to St Petersburg. A con artist ends up in the morgue after using the police chief as bait in his latest scam. From behind bars, a convict manages to remove an old enemy and then set up two prison officers as his alibi. And an accountant realizes he has achieved nothing in his life, so sets out to make a fortune before he retires.
These tales are ingeniously plotted, with richly drawn characters and deliciously unexpected conclusions. Some were inspired by the two years Jeffrey Archer spent in prison, and all feature the mad, the bad and the dangerous to know, as well as a host of poignant and telling characters. As a collection, they confirm Jeffrey Archer's position as a master storyteller.
Cat O' Nine Tales is an enthralling set of short stories from the bestselling author of the Clifton Chronicles and the William Warwick series.
Nothing Ventured PB was an instant Sunday Time's no.1 bestseller when it published 19.03.2020
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Praise for Jeffrey Archer:
'Archer has a gift for plot that can only be described as genius' - The Daily Telegraph
'Probably the greatest storyteller of our age' - The Mail on Sunday
'Stylish, witty and constantly entertaining... Jeffrey Archer has a natural aptitude for short stories' The Times
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About Jeffrey Archer
Jeffrey Archer was educated at Oxford University, where as a world-class sprinter he represented Great Britain in international competition. He became the youngest member of the House of Commons in 1969, was appointed Deputy Chairman of the Conservative Party in 1985, and was elevated to the House of Lords in 1992.
All of his novels -- from 1974's Not a Penny More, Not a Penny Less to 1991's As the Crow Flies -- have been international bestsellers. Mr. Archer is married, has two children, and lives in London and Cambridge, England.
