To Cut A Long Story Short

About To Cut A Long Story Short by Jeffrey Archer

To Cut A Long Story Short is a collection of short stories by the British author Jeffrey Archer, first published in 2000. It is his fourth collection of short stories and, with fifteen stories, it is larger than the collections that came before it. If you like fiction that reaches its point quickly, To Cut A Long Story Short suits you, because every story can be read in a single sitting. Please message us on WhatsApp at 9906523492 for details of the copy in stock.

What the collection offers

Instead of one long plot, this book gives you many small worlds. The story titles hint at the range: crime, romance, chance and coincidence all appear. Archer is known for building a situation carefully and then turning it with a final twist, and this form suits short fiction well. One of the stories is adapted from a play by W. Somerset Maugham, which shows how Archer likes to draw on older storytelling traditions as well as his own imagination.

Themes you will meet

• Crime, cleverness and the consequences of both
• Romance and the surprises of meeting the right person
• Chance and coincidence, and how small events change lives
• Human weakness, pride and ambition
• The satisfaction of an ending that is neat, ironic or unexpected

About Jeffrey Archer

Jeffrey Archer published his first novel, Not A Penny More, Not A Penny Less, in 1976, and has since written many novels and short story collections that have found readers around the world. His short stories are valued for their economy: a few pages, a clear setting and a closing line that makes you smile or catch your breath.

Why short stories are good for readers

A short story collection is one of the easiest ways to read in English regularly. You do not need to hold a long plot in memory, and you can pick up the book for ten minutes between classes, during a commute or before sleep. For students, short stories are also a gentle way to study how an author sets a scene, develops a character and reaches an ending within a few pages. That is a skill worth learning for essay and creative writing alike.

Who should read To Cut A Long Story Short

• Readers who prefer quick stories to long novels
• Students of English literature who want examples of the short story form
• Fans of Jeffrey Archer looking for a collection with many different tales
• Busy people who want to read a little every day
• Anyone shopping for a light but satisfying gift

How to enjoy the collection

Read one story at a time and try to guess the ending before you reach it. Afterwards, go back and notice the small clues the author left along the way. This is a good exercise for learning how stories are constructed. If you are reading to improve your English, note down two or three new words from each story and use them in your own sentences. Sharing a story aloud with a friend is also a pleasant way to spend an evening.

A shelf-worthy pick

With its large number of stories, To Cut A Long Story Short is a book you can return to many times. It will suit a home library, a school or college reading shelf, or a small personal collection of Archer’s work.

Edition details

Language: English. Author: Jeffrey Archer. Title: To Cut A Long Story Short. A collection of fifteen short stories, first published in 2000. For the publisher, edition, number of pages and condition of the copy in stock, please message us on WhatsApp at 9906523492. Same-day dispatch from Srinagar. Delivery takes about 1 day in Srinagar and 3 to 10 days across the rest of India.

Frequently asked questions

Who wrote To Cut A Long Story Short? Jeffrey Archer.

Is it a novel? No. It is a collection of short stories, fifteen in all.

When was it first published? In 2000.

Do I need to read the stories in order? No. Each story stands on its own.

How quickly will it reach me? We dispatch the same day from Srinagar. Delivery is about 1 day in Srinagar and 3 to 10 days across the rest of India.

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