Jeffrey Archer is at his captivating best in this, his first novel, an intricate tale of deceit, dishonor, and sweet revenge. What can an Oxford don, a respected society physician, a chic French art dealer, and a charming English lord have in common? Very little, except they've all been swindled out of every cent they had by Harvey Metcalfe, the man who wrote the book on international stock fraud. They haven't a prayer of ever seeing their money again. Or have they?
Emma, roman de Jane Austen publié en 1815, explore avec humour les tentatives de l'héroïne pour marier les célibataires de son entourage. Emma Woodhouse, belle et riche, vit à Hartfield avec son père et rêve de jouer les entremetteuses, notamment pour Harriet Smith. Considéré comme l'une des œuvres majeures d'Austen.
Criminal defense lawyer Alejandro "Sandy" Stern copes with his wife's suicide, his three grown children and a government investigation of his brother-in-law's successful brokerage house.