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Product Description Collected together in one volume, this audiobook features some of the best short stories of Britain's bestselling author. Millions of readers around the world have relished Jeffrey Archer's short stories. His first collection, A Quiver Full of Arrows, was acclaimed by The Times as 'stylish, witty and entertaining." Of his second collection, A Twist in the Tale, the New York Times said: 'Jeffrey Archer plays a subtle cat-and-mouse game with the reader in twelve original stories that end, more often than not, with our collective whiskers twitching in surprise.' His third, Twelve Red Herrings, was described by the Daily Mail as 'an exemplary collection of short stories.' From the Publisher Jeffrey Archer’s mastery of characterization and “white-knuckle” suspense, combined with a gift for the ingenious plot twist, demonstrate why he is one of Britain’s best-selling authors. In this collection of audiobooks, a fine cast offers readings of some of the master storyteller’s most spellbinding work. From AudioFile As a writer, Lord Archer is known for his bestselling romans a clef; as a politician, for his scandal-ridden career. This sampling includes nine stories of varying genres and moods, all with O'Henry-like endings. As interpreted by the distinguished British actors Tony Britton, Martin Jarvis and, especially, Alec McCowen, the volume is particularly satisfying. Even the more frivolous selections have a touch of class, thanks to them. Altogether a fine match of author and readers. Y.R. © AudioFile 2001, Portland, Maine-- Copyright © AudioFile, Portland, Maine