A matter of Honour - Jeffrey Archer details from infibeam

It seems innocent enough. A disgraced British colonel bequeaths a mysterious letter to his only son. But the moment Adam Scott opens the yellowing envelope, he sets into motion a deadly chain of events that threatens to shake the very foundations of the free world.Within days, Adam's lover is brutally murdered and he's running for his life through the great cities of Europe, pursued not only by the KGB, but by the CIA and his own countrymen as well. Their common intent is to kill him before the truth comes out. While powerful men in smoke-filled rooms plot ever more ingenious means of destroying him, Adam finds himself betrayed and abandoned even by those he holds most dear.When at last he comes to understand what he is in possession of, he's even more determined to protect it, for it's more than a matter of life and death-it's a matter of honor.If you are a Jeffrey Archer fan, then it is a must read for you. like any other Archer book for that matter, it's difficult to put down. A great novel that reveals the story of 17 yrs old Adams Scott who receives a sealed letter in his father’s will. He opens the letter and unforeseen incidents start happening. Adams lover is murdered and he runs to save his life. He gets trapped in an international investigation. Foreign agents want to take the letter from him. When he come to know the truth of the letter, he protects it for the matter of honor. In the end, he finds himself sad and betrayed. Terrific suspense, adventure, and a bit of romance. A master’s masterpiece.