A Twist in the Tale

Author: Jeffrey Archer
Publisher: St. Martin's Paperbacks
ISBN: 1429954299
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 254

Book Description
Jeffrey Archer's collection of twelve spellbinding stories, A Twist in the Tale, will sweep you on a journey of thwarted ambition, undying passion, and unswerving honor that you'll never forget. No one can weave a web of suspense, deliver a jolt of surprise, or teach a lesson in living like bestselling author Jeffrey Archer. From Africa to the Middle East, and from London to Beijing, Archer takes us to places we've never seen and introduces us to people we'll never forget. Meet the philandering husband who thinks he's committed the perfect murder; the self-assured chess champion who plays a beautiful woman for stakes far higher than cash; and the finance minister who needs to crack the secrets of a Swiss bank.

Another Twist in the Tale

Author: Catherine Bruton
Publisher: Nosy Crow
ISBN: 1788006313
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 203

Book Description
You have heard, no doubt, the tale of Master Oliver Twist - that rags-to-riches boy; the parish orphan who became heir to the Brownlow fortune. But what few know is that was a second Twist - a girl, brought into this world moments ahead of her brother. This is the story of Twill Twist - and her journey through the gambling dens and workhouses of London, as she attempts to make a life for herself, rescue her friends, and uncover the mystery of her past - while meeting some familiar faces along the way... Re-discover the Artful Dodger, Fagin, and Oliver Twist himself, along with a host of fantastic new heroes and villains, in this brilliantly-imagined, rip-roaring sequel to Dickens' much-loved classic.

A Twist in the Tale

Author: Aditi De
Publisher: Penguin Books India
ISBN: 9780143334972
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 260

Book Description
Timeless tales from all over India from Bengal to Bastar and Kashmir to Coorg, there are stories that have been handed down generations: bedtime stories for children, fireside stories for travelers, who have heard these tales, wondered at them and repeated them to others. In A Twist in the Tale: More Indian Folktales, Aditi De collects forty such stories from various parts of India and retells them with dollops of humor. A friendless crocodile, a timid mouse and a vain fox are among some of the eccentric characters that appear in this book. There is also a clever princess, a hapless priest with heron feathers flying out of his mouth, and galleries of rogues. Strange happenings are not uncommon, so a nail tree grows out of nail clippings and a beetle saves a man from the dungeons. Full of the details of everyday life, festivities and food, these ageless stories have seldom been so exciting and such fun. Accompanied by Uma Krishnaswamy's brilliant illustrations, this book will introduce the magic of Indian folktales to a new generation of readers.

A Twist in the Tale

Author: Jeffrey Archer
Publisher: Pan Publishing
ISBN: 9781035040797
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description

A Twist in the Tail

Author: Mary Hoffman
Publisher: Henry Holt and Company (BYR)
ISBN: 9780805059465
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 72

Book Description
Read me just one more! are the words certain to be heard each night as children pore over this collection of favorite animal tales from around the world. Each story is complete in just a few pages, making the collection an ideal choice for bedtime reading. Animal tales, always beloved by young children, can be found in most cultures. Best-selling author Mary Hoffman presents ten vibrant fables that capture the humor, wisdom, and richness of the culture from which they spring, and Jan Ormerod's sun-splashed illustrations provide a perfect complement.

A Twist at The End

Author: Steven Saylor
Publisher: Macmillan
ISBN: 9780312980665
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 596

Book Description
A chilling crime tale based on actual events from more than one hundred years ago, follows a serial killer dubbed by O.Henry as "The Servant Girl Annihilator" who roamed the streets of Austin, Texas, along with a fascinating group of characters both real and fictional.

Twists of the Tale

Author: Ellen Datlow
Publisher: Wildside Press LLC
ISBN: 0809557959
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 366

Book Description
In ancient Egypt they were worshiped. In the Middle Ages they were crucified. From a gentle purr to a sudden scratch, enter the dark, secret world of the creature who is definitely not man's best friend - and who likes it just fine that way. In this extraordinary collection, twenty-four master storytellers look into the inscrutable eyes of felis catus, and see a reflection of the frightening, the fantastic, and the bizarre. From birds' feet left at your door to a howl in the night, from a preen to a pounce, find out who they really are... if you dare.

As Old As Time

Author: Liz Braswell
Publisher: Disney Electronic Content
ISBN: 1484707494
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 386

Book Description
What if Belle's mother cursed the Beast? As Old as Time is the third book in a new YA line that reimagines classic Disney stories in surprising new ways. When Belle touches the Beast's enchanted rose, memories flood through Belle's mind—memories of a mother she thought she would never see again. And, stranger still, she sees that her mother is none other than the beautiful enchantress who cursed the castle and all its inhabitants. Shocked and confused, Belle and the Beast will have to unravel a dark mystery about their families that is 21 years in the making.

Tales with a Twist

Author: Mike Royston
Publisher: Heinemann Educational Publishers
ISBN: 9780435125134
Category : Children's stories, English
Languages : en
Pages : 129

Book Description
This collection of short stories is full of surprises, with a range of unexpected endings and strange happenings. Everybody has heard of the 'Silver Wave', the ghost wave that comes at night and only on the full moon tide. They say that only a fool or the devil would dare to ride it. But Josh is determined to prove that he is not chicken. Will he be the first to ride the Silver Wave and survive? Willard Ambruster is a bully who loves to play practical jokes on other children. But when he starts to pretend that City Cemetery is haunted, he finds himself the victim of his own cruel sense of humour West Oldfield Road Sunday Team (WORST FC) really are the worst football team in the Sunday League. They're so bad their dads don't even bother to fight on the touchline anymore. Dan Craddock is determined to change all that, but will he succeed?

Christina Rosenthal

Author: Jeffrey Archer
Publisher: Pan Macmillan
ISBN: 1447204786
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 33

Book Description
Christina Rosenthal is part of The Year of Short Stories and is one of several digital shorts released to celebrate the publication of Jeffrey Archer’s magnificent seventh collection, Tell Tale. Taken from Jeffrey Archer's second collection of short stories, A Twist in the Tale, comes Christina Rosenthal, an irresistible, witty and ingenious short read. Benjamin's childhood dream was to win the mile in the West Mount High School championships, but his attempts were peppered with taunts about his very traditional Jewish upbringing. And he is besotted with Christina – even though she is seemingly a key perpetrator of the slander. Told through a series of poignant letters written by Benjamin to his estranged father the rabbi, this is a tender, heart-wrenching and ultimately devastating tale of first love – and final promises. Be sure to look out for more from The Year of Short Stories collection, including The Endgame and The Man Who Robbed His Own Post Office.