Book Review 5 : A Matter of Honor by Jeffrey Archer

Starting with this one, I am giving my book reviews a little bit of a makeover.. Giving a bit of more details and making a little bit more "Nerdy".. but I kinda like it..

So, here we go..

Title : A Matter of Honor
Author : Jeffrey Archer
First Copyright date/year : 1986 ( I was born in that year)
Type : Novel

Genre : Fiction - Political thriller
Pages : 429

My Review


Jeffrey Archer has written a number of books including novels and short stories that topped the bestseller lists all around the world. This one however is my first read from the long list of books from him. It is a fiction novel set in mid 1960's and starts of in Moscow, Russia with a KGB officer being briefed about a mission. In the next chapter it turns to London and the "Hero" of the novel makes his entrance as Adam Scott, Adam and his family are gathered for the reading of his father's will. Adam is bequeathed with an envelope. According to his father it was up to Scott, whether to open the envelope or not, but if he chose to do open it he should never reveal the contents to anyone.

With curiosity and caution he reads and unravels the mystery written on the piece of paper he has inherited but not without KGB officer Romanov, the "villain", CIA and his own countrymen after him. Thus the chase begins, with every page giving way to new mystery and answers.

There is mystery,drama, action and even a detailed description of a torture by the Russians. You feel as if you are watching a James Bond movie. You can't help but turn page after page to know what happened next.

What did Adam discover?
Did Romanov come to know about it?
Who was that man listening to Adam's conversation?
Will Adam be able to escape?


There are two other interesting characters in the book Lawrence and Robin.
I love the way Robin's been described and the conversations between her and Adam as well as Romanov, it makes you laugh.


It is a great Political thriller, set 45 years back in time with an intriguing plot. It's an easy read with a balance of both imagination and reality


I'm onto my second Jeffrey Archer book and I must say his way with the written word is amazing!! :)


P.S. Next up : Weekend Edition III And a new Outfit Post


Linking my 2nd review with the BBC 2012 June Reviews

Recipe Time : The (W)hole Omlette

You must have seen the pic of my (W)hole Omlette in my Weekend Edition- II and I did get some requests for the recipe .. So, here it is....

This one was made with whole egg (white+yolk) especially for hubby!!

Ingredients:

1. Olive Oil spray
2. Garlic - 2 cloves (minced or finely chopped)
3. Onions - 1/2 if big 1 if small (finely chopped)
4. Mushrooms - 3-4 (finely chopped)
5. Baby spinach - a handful
6. Bell Pepper - 1 Big (Green/Red/Yellow) *
7. Egg white - 2
8. Salt - to taste
9. Pepper - to taste
10. Italian seasoning - 1/4 tsp
11. Cilantro - for garnishing
12. Ground roasted cumin - 1/4 tsp

Method

1. Whisk together egg white, salt, freshly crushed black pepper and Italian seasoning in a bowl and keep it aside let the flavors get mixed.
2. Cut the bell peppers so as to make rounds, remove the seeds.
3. Spray olive oil on a flat base pan.
4. Saute garlic, onions and mushrooms.
5. Add spinach.
6. Saute them to a point that they become soft but still have a bit of crunch.
7. Keep the bell peppers on the pan and divide the sauteed veggies equally in them.
8. Pour the egg white mixture into each bell pepper.
9. Let it cook, on low heat , cover for about 2-3 mins, so as to cook the veggies and the egg whites together.
10. With a flat spatula remove each bell pepper and serve it by garnishing with fresh cilantro and a pinch of ground cumin on each.
11. Enjoy it with freshly squeezed juice or a cup of coffee!!

* I personally like the green ones as they have a slight bitterness to it that goes pretty well for me.. but you can use any..
Red and Yellow ones give it a beautiful color!!

It's great healthy breakfast that you can enjoy with your family and friends and it takes just 15 mins to prepare!! So try it and temme how you liked it!!


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For the FabFitFun Challenge :

Day 17 : Bikini/swim wear you would like to buy

Day 18: Hat Season

Ok!! I am not even close to those swimsuit models.. But I can dream right!!


P.S. Next Up : Book Review : A Matter of Honor by Jeffrey Archer

White.. All the way!!

Today is officially the first day of summer and it's bright and sunny outside.... and all my skirts and shorts are finally out and ready to be worn...

Which is your favorite go-to color for summers.. with all the pastels, floral prints, colored bottoms out there in the fashion world.. I still like the feel and the look of White in summers...

Why White??
1. It's soothing.
2. Can be worn with any color.
3. you can pair it with jeans,shorts, skirts.. A white button down shirt is a must have if you ask me..
4. accessorize it however you like..
5. tone up or tone down your outfit however which way you like!!

Enough reasons...???

Well I can go on and on... but I think you people get the point.. I Love White!!

So this is my first white look for summer...

What I'm wearing : Green tank : Hollister, White top : Forever21, Shorts : Levi's,  Shoes : from india. My  Jewels : Watch : Fossil, Bracelet : from India, Ring : Forever21, My beautiful earrings : A gift from my Maasi (Aunt), Bag : From an exhibition in India...

I gave white a little color by adding a green tank and green earrings ( A big thank you to my Maasi (Aunt) for the beautiful green gem stone set..) Right now I'm only wearing the earrings... you will be seeing the pendant as well in one of my upcoming posts!! And the hairstyle close up is for you Mom!! :)

Now for the FabFitFun Challenge :

Day 15 : Doing Lunges

Day 16 : My concoction for exfoliation

M linking up my post with  The Pleated Poppy  for What I Wore Wednesday, and  Rolled Up Pretty for Whatever Whenever Wednesday. Do check out all the other lovely bloggers and fashionistas out there!!! :)