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Series

Kane and Abel

3 books

The Kane and Abel series by Jeffrey Archer has 3 books. Start with Kane and Abel (1980), then read the rest in the order below.

Kane and Abel reading order

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Kane and Abel

Jeffrey Archer

Born on the same day in 1895, William Kane and Abel Rosnovski embark on vastly different paths, one a privileged Bostonian, the other a penniless Polish immigrant. Their lives, seemingly worlds apart, are destined to collide in a decades-long, bitter rivalry that spans continents and generations. Fueled by ambition and a consuming hatred, they relentlessly pursue the same dream of building an empire, their titanic struggle shaping fortunes, families, and the very fabric of their lives. This epic saga explores themes of destiny, revenge, and the enduring human spirit as two titans clash in a battle for ultimate triumph.

FictionHistorical FictionAdventure Fiction
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The Prodigal Daughter

Jeffrey Archer

Florentyna Rosnovski, a woman of unwavering determination, inherits her father's ambition and his deep love for America. Driven by a powerful vision, she aspires to achieve the highest office in the land, aiming to become the nation's first female president. This compelling narrative explores themes of family legacy, the pursuit of power, and the enduring allure of the American dream, all within the context of a woman determined to forge her own path to the presidency.

Contemporary FictionPolitical History
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Shall We Tell the President?

Jeffrey Archer

After years of sacrifice and personal tragedy, Florentyna Kane achieves her lifelong dream of becoming America's first female president—only to face a deadly conspiracy on her inauguration day. When an FBI informant alerts authorities to an imminent assassination plot, a ruthless attack leaves nearly all investigating agents dead, with only Special Agent Mark Andrews surviving with critical knowledge of the killers' timeline. Racing against the clock with less than a week to prevent the unthinkable, Andrews must unravel a complex web of corruption and danger while operating in the shadows of the nation's highest office. Jeffrey Archer crafts a gripping political thriller that combines intimate character drama with high-stakes suspense, exploring themes of ambition, betrayal, and the price of power. This propulsive page-turner asks whether one man can stop a conspiracy that reaches into the darkest corners of American politics.

ThrillerPolitical HistorySpy Fiction