About the Book: Jeffrey Archer’s celebrated debut novel is a fast-paced tale of fraud, revenge and ingenious deception. After con artist Harvey Metcalfe swindles four very different men out of a million dollars, they join forces to devise an elaborate plan to recover exactly what they lost. Their pursuit takes them from the casinos of Monte Carlo to Ascot and Oxford, as each man uses his particular skills to outwit their sophisticated adversary. Packed with twists, suspense, wit and clever plotting, this classic thriller showcases Archer’s trademark storytelling and determination to get even.