Archer's novels

Finally I lay my hands on Jeffery Archer works, I picked up 'Paths of Glory' since I wanted to read his latest novel and above that reason, the blurb caught me. Blurb mentioned that novel is based on true story, George Mallory and his attempt to conquer Mt Everest and till date the mystery remains whether he was the first to climb the Mt Everest.Me being low in general knowledge wasn't aware of George Mallory and this sounded very interesting. Once I was back home checked all about Mallory and eagerly pounced on the novel. The book keeps you on edge as you turn each page. According to the book indeed Mallory was the one to conquer Mt Everest but he with his team perish in return journey hence no claims made about the conquest.

Next Kane and Abel, these two characters in story run parallel, when they confront the scenario make them rivals. As the novel evolves emerges the love life of Kane's son Richard and Abel's daughter Florentyna, innocent love between two unware of the rift between their fathers. When they disclose their feeling and love to their respective fathers both Kane and Abel are hard against their affair, with no choice left they walk out their father's support and build their life independently their marriage turns successful. At end Abel becomes aware of the help Kane had rendered undercover but by then its too late to thank Kane. Basically this novel is the story of two families, for me it was first time to read such a storyline or even on that subject so felt it good to read. And the story was very fast moving and was as if someone is telling story about the two people I mean it was realistic and also inspirational.

The next followed The prodigal daughter, this novel I must say had powerful writing than previous two I read. I felt I am living amidst characters in novel, so real and very touching. I could literally feel tears gushing out my eyes, when Florentyna losses Richard. Their love was narrated so pure and selfless, I could feel the plight of Florentyna it was like,her soul thrown apart. No exaggerated writing in any part of novel it was so apt no wonder I felt the characters so very much around me. Though caught amidst cheap politics Florentyna manages to become first female President of America.

Having read these wonderful work by Archer, I can't wait to read more. No wonder his fame is all around.