And Thereby Hangs a Tale
Material type: TextPublication details: London Macmillan 2010Description: 289pISBN:- 9780330513685
- 823.914 ARC
Item type | Current library | Collection | Shelving location | Call number | Materials specified | Status | Notes | Date due | Barcode | |
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Gifted Books | BMU Library | Fiction | 32-D | 823.914 ARC (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | Available | GC | G5832 |
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.
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