Honor Among Thieves

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From the author of monumental bestsellers comes a brilliantly plotted thriller set against the backdrop of Washington DC in the spring of 1993, marking the dawn of a new political era. Meanwhile, in Baghdad, disillusionment with the unelected president grows. Sensing this unrest, Saddam Hussein boldly plans to settle scores with the United States. He uses $100 million to ensnare three pivotal figures: a powerful American Mafia boss, the world's greatest forger, and a special assistant to President Bill Clinton. Saddam's audacious aim is to embarrass the U.S. by stealing a significant piece of its history and then destroying it in front of the global media. With the aid of a sophisticated criminal network and a skilled actor transformed through plastic surgery to impersonate Clinton, he meticulously executes his scheme. As the countdown to July 4, 1993, unfolds—potentially the most humiliating day in U.S. history—two lovers, a captivating Mossad agent and a charismatic American professor who advises the CIA, emerge as unexpectedly formidable players. This suspenseful narrative reminds us that the things worth dying for are often encapsulated in the words that define our historic values, showcasing master storyteller Jeffrey Archer’s talent for weaving intricate tales.