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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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Summary
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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- madjuba
- 24-10-16
Not my usual read (listen) but surprisingly good!
I really enjoyed the book immensely. The moments of surprise we're so unexpected yet made the story knit together beautifully.
I mostly enjoyed the characters. In other books I sometimes know that I am in a character development stage and just have to plod on and hope the boredom will be rewarded with an entertaining tale after the slog. Not in this one. The characters were brought to life as the complexity of the story unfolded.
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- Mrs A
- 26-10-16
wonderful!
I only downloaded this book because it was free.... but wow! what a great story!! I certainly will be buying the next book. 100% recommend.
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- M Fowler
- 20-10-16
My first Archer Novel
Now I know why he is rated as an author. Superb characters in a pre WWII setting.
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- Debbie3
- 20-10-16
A great listen
Not my usual style of book but I loved it. Great story, narrated beautifully. Hope there is a sequel.
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- Amazon Customer
- 30-07-18
Very enjoyable and captivating read!
Love this book, so easy to listen to and kept wanting to hear more. On to the next one!
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- Anonymous User
- 12-06-11
Good storyline leaving you wanting more.
Thoroughly enjoyed the story which kept me 'plugged' in all day.
When will part 2 be available?.
Wonderful twists and turns and cannot wait to see where the next book takes us.
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- Kindle Customer
- 22-03-23
A definite MUST READ
I have loved this audiobook and can’t wait for the next one in the series. So much detail about the law and lawyers. Characters are so believable and it’s lovely to have a story with so many people with extraordinary lives.
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- Anonymous User
- 26-07-23
Brilliant
Great story, good cliff hanger at end , I really enjoyed this . I could really visualise the characters, it felt I was in the middle of the story the whole time!
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- Danny Rowan
- 21-06-22
Brilliant
Absolutely loved this audio book! Not a huge fan of the ending tho. With an ending like that I'm glad there's a carry on book. Off to listen to that now.
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- sally
- 31-05-11
The other side of the story
The story takes you on a journey viewing the lives of the characters from many angles. Each character's view point either 'fills in the gaps' for the questions you want answered, or leaves you more intrigued. At the start there are several characters who go on to be pivotal to the life that Harry leads. However, just when you think others cannot make a difference, they make an appearance and change your thoughts on what may or may not happen. You often find yourself planning ahead in your mind for what you think is going to happen, only to be thrown a 'curved ball'. A great story that becomes impossible to stop. Is there, Can there be, a sequel?
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