Book Summary
Not a Penny More, Not a Penny Less and Shall We Tell the President? are two gripping novels by Jeffrey Archer, bundled together to showcase his talent for suspenseful storytelling and clever plotting. In Not a Penny More, Not a Penny Less, four strangers—a doctor, an art dealer, an Oxford professor, and a French aristocrat—unite to take down an unscrupulous millionaire named Harvey Metcalfe who has swindled them in a stock scam. With no legal recourse, they devise an elaborate plan to recover exactly what they lost—not a penny more, not a penny less—through clever cons and precise planning. The second novel, Shall We Tell the President?, is a political thriller set in the United States, where Florentyna Kane becomes the first female President. When the FBI uncovers a plot to assassinate her within seven days, Special Agent Mark Andrews must race against time to identify the conspirators, leading to a tense and dramatic climax. Together, the two novels blend wit, drama, and intrigue, highlighting Archer’s signature style of suspense and narrative twists.
About the Author
Jeffrey Archer is a bestselling British author, former politician, and master storyteller known for his compelling novels filled with drama, politics, and unexpected twists. Born in 1940, Archer served as a Member of Parliament before turning to full-time writing following a financial scandal. His debut novel, Not a Penny More, Not a Penny Less, published in 1976, quickly established him as a fresh voice in fiction. Since then, he has written numerous international bestsellers, including Kane and Abel, The Clifton Chronicles, and The Eleventh Commandment. Archer's works have sold over 275 million copies worldwide and have been translated into more than 40 languages. His storytelling, shaped by personal experiences in both politics and public life, combines realism with fast-paced plots, making him one of the most popular novelists of his generation.
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