Jeffrey Archer, whose novels and short stories include Kane and Abel, A Prisoner of Birth and Cat O' Nine Tales, has topped the bestseller lists around the world, with sales of over 275 million copies. He is the only author ever to have been a number one bestseller in fiction, short stories and non-fiction (The Prison Diaries). The author is married to Dame Mary Archer, and they have two sons, two grandsons and a granddaughter.
Stylish, witty and constantly entertaining . . . Jeffrey Archer has a natural aptitude for short stories * The Times * If there was a Nobel Prize for storytelling, Archer would win * Daily Telegraph * The short story has always been Jeffrey Archer's strong suit and here he grips you quickly, puts you on the scent of a mystery, and moves you towards a charming moment of revelation * The Scotsman * His dialogue is seamless, and even in short form, Archer has a gift for memorable characters. * Kirkus Reviews *