Not a Penny More, Not a Penny Less

By: Jeffrey Archer

Narrated by: Martin Jarvis

The thrilling novel that launched #1 New York Times bestseller Jeffrey Archer's career, Not a Penny More, Not a Penny Less.

THE SWINDLE IS INGENIOUS

The conned: an Oxford don, a revered society physician, a chic French art dealer, and a charming English lord. They have one thing in common. Overnight, each novice investor lost his life's fortune to one man. The con: Harvey Metcalfe. A brilliant, self-made guru of deceit. A very dangerous individual. And now, a hunted man.

SO IS THE REVENGE

With nothing left to lose, four strangers are about to come together—each expert in their own field. Their plan: find Harvey, shadow him, trap him, and penny-for-penny, destroy him. From the luxurious casinos of Monte Carlo to the high-stakes windows at Ascot to the bustling streets of Wall Street to fashionable London galleries, their own ingenious game has begun.

It's called revenge—and they were taught by a master.

©1976 Jeffrey Archer; (P)2004 Audio Renaissance, a division of Holtzbrinck Publishers, LLC, and Pan Macmillan Publishers Ltd.

Critic reviews

“Archer is a master storyteller.” —Time

“One of the top ten storytellers in the world.” —Los Angeles Times

“There isn't a better storyteller alive.” —Larry King

“'Not a Penny More, Not a Penny Less' [is] read by Martin Jarvis, who switched voices so quickly that not a beat is lost in th[is] fast-moving mystery.” —Patriot News

Lite & entertaining

I thought this was a great story. It was witty and laughable and the ending was wonderfully unexpected.

just revenge

very satisfying novel. well written, just a little too much detail at times.

Dated, but entertaining

Good premise, but Archer before his prime. It feels dated. Would make a good screenplay.

The best and the cleverest....

Not a Penny More, Not a Penny Less is clever, funny, audacious and a great read from start to finish! This book is the epitome of the Spanish phrase "Revenge is a dish best eaten cold" especially as we've all met people we'd like to do this to. While not a true story - it stems from Archer's first public brush with a serious problem - bankruptcy - and if I recall correctly, NPMNPL not only helped put him on a sound financial footing, it was the start of his writing career. For a witty, amusing read - perfect for a plane, or an afternoon when you really want to be somewhere else - Not a Penny More, Not a Penny Less will take you there.

Great Value

This read is a great fantastic read at any price and at the low cost rate of only 9.99 this book is excellant. Its quick paced and captivating from the start. I hated to arrive at my destination as I listen in the car. I highely recommend this book.