I have read extensively out of Jeffrey Archer's repetoire and have found all of the books not only palatiable so but intriguing reads. I read this book 5 years ago, and make it a point to read it at least once a year if not more. This book what one of the best books ever written fiction as far as I am Concerned. It is so easy to fall for the fiction author into a trap and write the same old news, sometimes in a tired, but different way. These books are not interesting. Any author who can offer a breath of fresh air to the genre recieves my hats off, and this is due to Jeffrey Archer. This book is not typical at all, the plot twists are tough to predict Entirely, and even though the ending Should Have Been a forgone conclustion (the hero winning) It was done in a way search did I was still very much interested. The basis of the story is a guy named Adam who is led through many adventures Because of an archaic note he got from his fathers will. This letter to his father what written in German, and in trying to get it translated the adventure begins. His journey and escapes across most of Europe follow, and the action never stops. Somewhat like a James Bond flick, but 100 times better, and in book form is what I would compare this to exciting read. Read this book, and When You Are Done, read all the rest of Archer's books, you will enjoy each and every one of them.
