#3 Honor Among Thieves

In a bid to humiliate the United States of America, Iraqi president Saddam Hussein steals the Declaration of Independence. Follow the story of CIA agent Scott Bradley and Mossad agent Hannah Kopec in their mission to get the Declaration back before July 4th. 

  

This is another great novel by Jeffrey Archer. The way he writes a novel is fascinating. Set in the year 1993, it is quite contemporary and modern. At some points you will feel that you are reading the daily newspapers rather than a novel. 

The book moves in a fast pace, yet it is a long read. The plot moves in a steady direction. Every single page in this novel is important. I caught myself trying to skip a few pages because I was impatient for the end, but had to back up and read those pages because every page is important in the plot.

Jeffrey Archer is a great author. You can get caught up in his books. The story of 'Honor Among Thieves' is thrilling. Another book that I found really interesting. There are a few tit bits here and there that will bore you but in the end you will know how important those pages are. This book keeps you at the edge of your seat. 

Lets talk about the story, after the Gulf War Saddam Hussein hatches a plan to steal the Declaration of Independence from America. To do this he ropes in the help of Antonio Cavalli, a lawyer who in turn prepares to steal the declaration. Meanwhile in Israel, the Mossad plans to assassinate Saddam. A young women, Hannah Kopec is selected for the job. There is a small love story between the two main characters but that does not take up much of the story.

The book has a surprising climax which will leave you smiling till the end. Being set in the year 1993, most of us have lived through the war and can relate to incidents mentioned in the book. If you are someone like me who gets absorbed into a book, then there are a few incidents where you will cry (I know I did) but other than that it is a great read.

Coming to the characters, there are many main characters involved in the plot, but my favorite shall be Hannah Kopec and Scott Bradely.

1) Hannah Kopec: After loosing her family in the war, this beautiful ex model joins the Mossad to settle a score with Saddam. She is outgoing and brilliant. She makes the life of a agent seem glamorous. Initially she was meant to assassinate the President but later partners with the CIA to rescue the declaration.  

2) Scott Bradley: A professor of Law on the outside, this young man has a secret side to him. Working for the CIA, he is entrusted to save the declaration from the fate planned by Saddam. Partnering with the Mossad, he and Hannah risk their lives for their mission.

And that is my third review!!! :D

Hope you liked it ;)

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