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Only Time Will Tell
- Clifton Chronicles, Book 1
- Narrated by: Roger Allam, Emilia Fox
- Length: 12 hrs and 35 mins
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Ambitious and addictive, Only Time Will Tell is the first novel in Jeffrey Archer’s The Clifton Chronicles, beginning the epic tale of Harry Clifton, a working-class boy from the docks of Bristol. Read by Emilia Fox, known for her role in Silent Witness, and Roger Allam.
It is 1920, and against the backdrop of a world ravaged by conflict, Harry’s story begins with the words ‘I was told that my father was killed in the war’. Harry’s existence is defined by the death of his father and he seems destined to a life on the docks until a remarkable gift wins him a scholarship to an exclusive boys school and entry into a world he could never have envisaged.
Over the course of twenty years, as the Second World War and the fight against Hitler draws nearer, Harry will learn the awful truth about his father’s death and of his own connections to a powerful shipping family, the Barringtons. And in doing so, he will change his destiny forever . . .
Richly imagined and populated with remarkable characters, The Clifton Chronicles will take you on a powerful journey, bringing to life one hundred years of family history in a story neither you, nor Harry, could ever have dreamt of.
Continue the bestselling series with The Sins of the Father and Best Kept Secret.
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- Kev
- 07-11-16
loved it
kept me wanting for more..
looking forward to reading the next installment.... loved it.. Jeffery archer is pure talent.
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- Miles
- 10-03-17
Great start to the series
both narrators are excellent, having heard Roger Allam in cabin pressure, he did a great job in this and I will look out for other books he narrates in
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- Poppey
- 05-05-17
Insightful
Jeffrey Archer does write a good story. This book really does give one an insight into human nature, both good and bad.
The narration, as usual, was very good, which made for a very enjoyable listen.
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- susan
- 15-11-13
Keep them coming
Would you consider the audio edition of Only Time Will Tell: Clifton Chronicles, Book 1 to be better than the print version?
This set of books is fabulous (although you could listen to them as stand alones I would recommend buying the set and start with the first.) They are a true saga that spancs generations of the same families and see's excellent charecter development and good attention to detail. It is easy to ampathise with the charecters and you will develop firm favourites! The narration is excellent
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- Sarah
- 07-04-13
Ready for Book 2 by Sarah, Oxford UK
Was intrigued by the new Clifton Chronicles and the first book does not disappoint especially if you enjoy this style of epic family drama. Entertaining characters who tell their stories from different viewpoints and the pace builds as the the plot develops to a cliffhanger of an ending. Really enjoy Roger Allam's interpretation of the characters as well. I have already downloaded the second book.
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- Jackie Couling
- 27-06-12
Thankfully there is a sequel
Finished listening to this yesterday. First thought was oh no! you can't leave it there!. Thankfully there is a sequel - what a relief. Jeffrey Archer never disappoints in his writing. Only decision now is whether to leave it for my next holiday but I don't think I'll be able to. I want to know what happens to Harry. The narrators add to the pleasure of the story for me, wish Roger Allan read more of the books I download.
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- Lisa Garrard
- 03-01-21
A great story
Lots of twists and turns and interesting characters, all connected to each other over the years. Told over twenty years the story managed to keep your interest throughout.
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- Hotstuff
- 18-07-17
Aged 55 I Discover How Brilliant Jeffrey Archer is
What did you like most about Only Time Will Tell?
That you will be hooked and ready, willing and determined to read all of the series.
What did you like best about this story?
It was absolutely plausible.
Have you listened to any of Roger Allam and Emilia Fox ’s other performances? How does this one compare?
I am not sure if I have listened to Roger Allam and Emilia Fox before but they are very pleasant to listen to.
Did you have an emotional reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?
I laughed where appropriate and as I listen to my audio book whilst travelling to and from the office I was not embarrassed to shed a tear.
Any additional comments?
The characters will remain with me forever.
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- Sylviarowlands
- 22-10-17
Addictive
Found myself carrying my iPad around the house listening to this story while putting on makeup / packing suitcase ECT eagerly waiting to find out what happens next.
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- mitchell bell
- 10-03-17
Definitely worth a go!
Fab, was a really good chance pick for me.
Not quite on the scale or quality of Ken Follets, Fall Of Giants, which is similar but this is a smaller scale very good alternative. Narrators are brilliant, really sad the next lot isn't Roger Allam but hope the stories will be just as good
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