Brand new Cat O' Nine Tales and other stories by Jeffrey Archer. A 5.75 x 8.5 inch hardcover book published by St. Martin's Press. From the publisher: Cat O' Nine Tales is the fifth collection of irresistible short stories from the master storyteller. Ingeniously plotted, with richly drawn characters and Jeffrey Archer's trademark of deliciously unexpected conclusions, this new collection has the added bonus of thirteen charming illustrations by the internationally acclaimed artist Ronald Searle. Some of these twelve stories were inspired by the two years Jeffrey Archer spent in prison, including "Don't Drink the Water," the story of a company chairman who tries to poison his wife while on a trip to St. Petersburg--with unexpected consequences. "The Red King" is a tale about a con man who discovers that an English lord requires one more chess piece to complete a set that would be worth a fortune. In another tale of deception, "The Commissioner," a Bombay con artist ends up in the morgue after he uses the police chief as bait in his latest scam. "The Perfect Murder" reveals how a convict manages to remove an old enemy while he's locked up in jail, and then set up two prison officers as his alibi. In "Charity Begins at Home," an accountant realizes he has achieved nothing in his life, and sets out to make a fortune before he retires. And then there is Archer's favorite, "In the Eye of the Beholder," in which a handsome star athlete falls in love with a three-hundred-pound woman...who happens to be the ninth-richest woman in Italy. Jeffrey Archer is the only author to have topped international bestseller lists with his fiction, nonfiction, and short stories. Cat O' Nine Tales is Archer at his best: witty, poignant, sad, surprising, and unforgettable. We no longer have a storefront so are unable to offer automatic discounts on different listings purchased for combined shipping, but if you message us with a brief description for items of interest, we would be glad to give you a quote for a discounted price. If payment will be delayed for any reason please send a message to let us know. We're willing to work with you if you are willing to communicate with us =) We have discontinued accepting returns due to the significant increases in shipping and packaging costs as well as policy enforcement failures so all sales are final. If applicable all reasonable best offers will be considered--please keep in mind that we have to pay shipping cost in addition to listing payment processing fees. Requests for a discount on multiple item orders are welcome dependent on the weight and size of the package when possible. Requests for discounts on multiple item orders will be considered PRIOR to buying it now or committing to buy. We ship with USPS, FedEx, and UPS depending on package weight and destination. If you need a more specific delivery timeframe feel free to ask.