Sách - Nothing Ventured by Jeffrey Archer (UK edition, paperback)

Ships from and sold by EXPERAL Singapore Publisher: Macmillan UK Origin: United Kingdom (Imported) ISBN 13: 9781509851300 Condition: Brandnew Binding: paperback Pages: 384 Dimensons: 196 x 130 x 26 | 274 (gram) ---------------------------------------- Review QuoteProbably the greatest storyteller of our age Review QuoteIf there was a Nobel Prize for storytelling, Archer would win Review QuoteA pacey tale of fakes, forgeries and ripped-off Rembrandts worthy of a TV crime caper Review QuoteJeffrey is the consummate story-teller and his latest novel, Nothing Ventured [is] fast-paced and thrilling, with his trademark plot twists and cliff-hangers Review QuoteJuicy, fast-paced read with a fabulous twist Review QuoteGlamorous art thief-style locations weave with visits to Belmarsh prison as the story builds to its exciting conclusion. The courtroom scenes are particularly entertaining, and, of course, there’s a trademark Archer twist Review QuoteA juicy, engrossing read with a fabulous ending Review QuoteEnjoyable Review QuoteA rollicking read filled with aspirational underdogs, suave sophisticates, and fractious family intrigue Nothing Ventured is the start of a brand new series, from Jeffrey Archer, the number one bestselling author of The Clifton Chronicles: telling the story of the life of William Warwick – as a family man and a detective who must battle against a powerful criminal nemesis. The Sunday Times No.1 BestsellerNothing Ventured is the incredible and thrilling novel by the master storyteller and bestselling author of the Clifton Chronicles and Kane and Abel, Jeffrey Archer.This is not a detective story, this is a story about a detective.William Warwick is eight when he decides to join the police force. Resolute in the face of his prominent QC father’s objections, William graduates in Art History from university and immediately enrols as a constable in the Metropolitan Police.Gaining insight from his first mentor, an experienced, world-weary constable, his keen mind quickly takes him into a role in Scotland Yard’s Art and Antiques unit and his first case: the recovery of a Rembrandt stolen from the Fitzmolean Museum.It will take skill and tenacity for William to solve the crime, and along the way he will encounter many who will change his life, from Miles Faulkner, a crooked art collector, and his influential lawyer – who bends the law to the point of breaking – to research assistant Beth Rainsford, a woman with secrets who he falls hopelessly in love with . . .William Warwick’s destiny is set, the only question is, how far will his ambition take him? Thrilling, absorbing and entertaining, Nothing Ventured heralds the start of a brand new series from master storyteller Jeffrey Archer and introduces a character destined to become one of his most enduring legacies. Biographical Note Jeffrey Archer, whose novels and short stories include the Clifton Chronicles, Kane and Abel and Cat O’ NineTales, 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 (ThePrison Diaries).A member of the House of Lords for over a quarter of a century, the author is married to Dame Mary Archer, and they have two sons, two grandsons and a granddaughter.The William Warwick Novels is the No.1 bestselling series from master storyteller Jeffrey Archer. Starting with Nothing Ventured, these captivating novels follow the saga of William Warwick and his family, as he makes his way as a detective in the London Metropolitan Police during the 1980s. Giá sản phẩm trên Tiki đã bao gồm thuế theo luật hiện hành. Bên cạnh đó, tuỳ vào loại sản phẩm, hình thức và địa chỉ giao hàng mà có thể phát sinh thêm chi phí khác như phí vận chuyển, phụ phí hàng cồng kềnh, thuế nhập khẩu (đối với đơn hàng giao từ nước ngoài có giá trị trên 1 triệu đồng).....