The "Clifton Chronicles" is Jeffrey Archer's most ambitious work in four decades as an international bestselling author. The epic tale of Harry Clifton's life begins in 1920, with the chilling words, 'I was told that my father was killed in the war'. But it will be another twenty years before Harry discovers how his father really died, which will only lead him to question: who was his father? Is he the son of Arthur Clifton, a stevedore who worked in Bristol docks, or the first born son of a scion of West Country society, whose family owns a shipping line? "Only Time Will Tell" covers the years from 1920 to 1940, and includes a cast of memorable characters that "The Times" has compared to "The Forsyte Saga". Volume one takes us from the ravages of the Great War to the outbreak of the Second World War, when Harry must decide whether to take up a place at Oxford, or join the navy and go to war with Hitler's Germany. In Jeffrey Archer's masterful hands, the reader is taken on a journey that they won't want to end, and when you turn the last page of this unforgettable yarn, you will be faced with a dilemma that neither you, nor Harry Clifton could have anticipated.

The "Clifton Chronicles" is Jeffrey Archer's most ambitious work in four decades as an international bestselling author. The epic tale of Harry Clifton's life begins in 1920, with the chilling words, 'I was told that my father was killed in the war'. But it will be another twenty years before Harry discovers how his father really died, which will only lead him to question: who was his father? Is he the son of Arthur Clifton, a stevedore who worked in Bristol docks, or the first born son of a scion of West Country society, whose family owns a shipping line? "Only Time Will Tell" covers the years from 1920 to 1940, and includes a cast of memorable characters that "The Times" has compared to "The Forsyte Saga". Volume one takes us from the ravages of the Great War to the outbreak of the Second World War, when Harry must decide whether to take up a place at Oxford, or join the navy and go to war with Hitler's Germany. In Jeffrey Archer's masterful hands, the reader is taken on a journey that they won't want to end, and when you turn the last page of this unforgettable yarn, you will be faced with a dilemma that neither you, nor Harry Clifton could have anticipated.

The Clifton Chronicles is Jeffrey Archer’s most ambitious work in four decades as an international bestselling author.

The epic tale of Harry Clifton’s life begins in 1919, in the backstreets of Bristol. His father was a war hero, but it will be twenty-one tumultuous years before Harry discovers the truth about how his father really died and if, in fact, he even was his father.

Only Time Will Tell takes a cast of memorable characters from the ravages of the Great War to the outbreak of the Second World War, when Harry must decide whether to take his place at Oxford, or join the fight against Hitler’s Germany.

In Jeffrey Archer’s masterful hands, you will be taken on a journey that you won’t want to end, even after you turn the last page of this unforgettable yarn, because you will be faced with a dilemma that neither you, nor Harry Clifton could ever have anticipated.

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Praise for *Only Time Will Tell

“Archer delivers another page-turning, heart-stopping saga, with delightful twists, and a surprise ending… readers will surely wait for the next with bated breath.”
---Publishers Weekly*

“General readers as well as Archer fans will enjoy this unforgettable tale, which abounds with cliff-hangers that propel its intriguing and intricate plot.”
---Library Journal (starred review)

“What appears at the outset to be a straightforward coming-of-age tale becomes, by the end, a saga of power, betrayal, and bitter hatred. The novel ends on a deliberately dark note, setting the stage for the sequel…An outstanding effort from a reliable veteran.”
---Booklist (starred Review)

“I was utterly hooked. It was an absurdly enjoyable read.”
---Anthony Horowitz, Daily Telegraph (London)

Praise for Jeffrey Archer

“A dynamite commercial novel…Archer brings it off with panache.”
---The Washington Post on A Prisoner of Birth

“A compelling read…The pace never flags.”
---Newsday (New York) on A Prisoner of Birth

“One of the top ten storytellers in the world.”
---Los Angeles Times

“Archer is a master entertainer.”
---Time magazine

“A storyteller in the class of Alexandre Dumas.”
---The Washington Post on A Twist in the Tale

“There isn’t a better storyteller alive.”
---Larry King

“Kane and Abel…that classic of modern literature.”
---The Times (London)

Review

Praise for Only Time Will Tell

“Dual narrators Roger Allam and Emilia Fox do a truly wonderful job bringing the story to life…Only Time Will Tell is an enjoyable and artfully done listen. If you are a fan of family sagas, or of Jeffrey Archer in general, you won’t be disappointed. However, listener be warned, you will have to wait until next year for the next installment so you may want to savor this one slowly.” – Abbreviated Audio

“An extraordinary, sweeping saga, Only Time Will Tell is an excellent addition to audiobook fiction collections.” – The Midwest Book Review

“[Roger Allam] is the perfect choice for this story. From the very beginning I felt a strong connection… [Emelia Fox’s] voice is a stark contrast, being light and pleasant. The entire audiobook seemed more like a theater production than just a reading of a book.” – Reading with Mo

“Both [Roger Allam and Emilia Fox] do an outstanding job, and I let myself listen to some sections several times just to hear their marvelous voices.” – The Record-Courier

“Archer delivers another page-turning, heart-stopping saga, with delightful twists, and a surprise ending… readers will surely wait for the next with bated breath.” – Publishers Weekly

“General readers as well as Archer fans will enjoy this unforgettable tale, which abounds with cliff-hangers that propel its intriguing and intricate plot.”– Library Journal (starred review)

“What appears at the outset to be a straightforward coming-of-age tale becomes, by the end, a saga of power, betrayal, and bitter hatred. The novel ends on a deliberately dark note, setting the stage for the sequel…An outstanding effort from a reliable veteran.” – Booklist (starred Review)

“I was utterly hooked. It was an absurdly enjoyable read.”– Anthony Horowitz, Daily Telegraph (London)

Praise for Jeffrey Archer

“A dynamite commercial novel…Archer brings it off with panache.”
---The Washington Post on A Prisoner of Birth

“A compelling read…The pace never flags.”
---Newsday (New York) on A Prisoner of Birth

“One of the top ten storytellers in the world.”
---Los Angeles Times

“Archer is a master entertainer.”
---Time magazine

“A storyteller in the class of Alexandre Dumas.”
---The Washington Post on A Twist in the Tale

“There isn’t a better storyteller alive.”
---Larry King

“Kane and Abel…that classic of modern literature.”
---The Times (London)