CAT O NINE TALES

Book Details

• Translators: Leena Sohoni

• ISBN: 9788184980653

• Edition: 2

• Publishing Year: September 2009

• Pages: 224

• Language: Translated from English to Marathi

• Category: Short Stories

• Binding: Paperback

• Publisher: Mehta Publishing House

About The Book

Cat O’ Nine Tales is the fifth collection of compelling short stories from the master storyteller, Jeffrey Archer. This collection features ingeniously plotted tales, with richly drawn characters and deliciously unexpected conclusions. Each story is complemented by illustrations from the internationally acclaimed artist, Ronald Sealer.

While incarcerated for two years across five different prisons, Jeffrey Archer gathered numerous ideas for his short stories. The range of narratives includes the tale of a man who robs his own post office, and the story of a company chairman who attempts to poison his wife while on a trip to St. Petersburg—both stories come with shocking consequences.

In another captivating tale, Maestro, an Italian restaurateur finds himself behind bars, unable to explain to the tax authorities how he can afford a yacht, a Ferrari, and a home in Florence, all while declaring a meager profit. The Red King tells the story of a conman who uncovers the value of a rare chess piece needed to complete an English lord’s set.

In The Commissioner, a Bombay con artist uses the police chief as bait in his latest scam, with fatal consequences. The Alibi explores the cunning of a convict who manages to eliminate an old enemy while locked up in jail, and sets up two prison officers as his alibi. Charity Begins at Home contrasts the story of an accountant who, upon realizing he has achieved nothing in life, sets out to make a fortune before retiring. Lastly, In the Eye of the Beholder—one of Archer's favorites—tells the story of a handsome footballer who falls in love with a 20-stone woman, who happens to be the ninth richest woman in Italy.

Each story in this collection is a brilliant mix of wit, deception, and intrigue, keeping readers engaged with unexpected twists and unforgettable characters.