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An irresistible collection of short stories from bestselling author
Jeffrey Archer
An English lord requires one more chess piece to complete a set that would be worth a fortune. Another man, an accountant, realizes he’s achieved nothing in his life—and sets out to make a fortune before he retires. And then there is the author’s own favorite, “In the Eye of the Beholder,” about a star athlete who has a fateful run-in with a three-hundred-pound woman. Some of these twelve stories were inspired by the two years Jeffrey Archer spent in prison, including “Don’t Drink the Water,” the tale of a company chairman who tries to poison his wife while on a trip to St. Petersburg—with unexpected consequences. Witty, suspenseful, sad, surprising, and unforgettable, Cat O’Nine Tales is Jeffrey Archer at his best.
“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)
Illustrations by internationally acclaimed artist Ronald Searle
JEFFREY ARCHER was educated at Oxford University. He became one of the youngest members of the House of Commons at the age of 29, and was elevated to the House of Lords in 1992. His books have sold over 125 million copies worldwide. Archer is married with two children and lives in Cambridge, England. Visit his website at www.jeffreyarcher.com.
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Book Description Condition: Very Good. Searle, Ronald (illustrator). This book is in very good condition and will be shipped within 24 hours of ordering. The cover may have some limited signs of wear but the pages are clean, intact and the spine remains undamaged. This book has clearly been well maintained and looked after thus far. Money back guarantee if you are not satisfied. See all our books here, order more than 1 book and get discounted shipping. . Seller Inventory # 7719-9780230014930
Book Description Condition: Very Good. Searle, Ronald (illustrator). Shipped within 24 hours from our UK warehouse. Clean, undamaged book with no damage to pages and minimal wear to the cover. Spine still tight, in very good condition. Remember if you are not happy, you are covered by our 100% money back guarantee. Seller Inventory # 6545-9780230014930
Book Description Condition: Good. Searle, Ronald (illustrator). Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages. Seller Inventory # 49240549-6
Book Description Condition: Very Good. Searle, Ronald (illustrator). Ships from the UK. Used book that is in excellent condition. May show signs of wear or have minor defects. Seller Inventory # 40427124-20
Book Description Condition: Good. Searle, Ronald (illustrator). Inscribed by the author. Light wear to boards with a slight lean. Content is clean and bright. Good DJ with little wear. Seller Inventory # 9999-9993661363
Book Description Hardcover. Condition: As New. Dust Jacket Condition: As New. Searle, Ronald (illustrator). 1st Edition. London. Macmillan/Pan Macmillan. 2006. First Edition/First Printing (1 in number line on copyright page). Hard Cover. Black boards with gilt titles to the spine. Scarlet endpapers. Condition of book and jacket is as new. A collection of short stories (see photograph for titles). The sixth collection stories from the author, charmingly illustrated by the internationally acclaimed artist, Ronald Searle, creator of Molesworth. Seller Inventory # MAY16.22002
Book Description Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Searle, Ronald (illustrator). This is a beautiful large format gift edition of the sixth collection of irresistible short stories from the master storyteller illustrated throughout in colour by the internationally acclaimed artist, Ronald Searle, creator of "Molesworth and St Trinian's". These twelve yarns are beautifully illustrated with 48 specially commissioned, full page illustrations of humourous cats reflecting aspects of each of the individual stories and numerous playful touches all throughout the text. The stories and the illustrations feature the mad, the bad and the dangerous to know as well as some more poignant and telling characters. This will be a fantastic Christmas gift for all fans of Jeffrey Archer and Ronald Searle.and cats. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. Seller Inventory # GOR003092032
Book Description Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. Ronald Searle (illustrator). 1st Edition. first printing of this edition; 19.5 x 25.5 cms; x & 262 pages; illustrated with full- and part-page colour drawings by Ronald Searle; hardback: blue cloth; a fine copy in the illustrated dust-jacket, which is slightly creased on edges, but otherwise also fine. Not price-clipped, no inscriptions or other marks. Seller Inventory # 008203
Book Description Blue hardback cloth cover. Searle, Ronald (illustrator). First Edition. 250mm x 190mm (10" x 7"). ix, 262pp. With dust jacket. Signed and dedicated by author on title page. VG : in very good condition. Slight wera to rear corner. Seller Inventory # sea10
Book Description Hard Cover. Condition: Mint. Dust Jacket Condition: Mint w/ Protective Cover. Searle, Ronald (illustrator). First American Edition. Mint. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. By Author. Seller Inventory # 095790