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Mightier than the Sword: Clifton Chronicles, Book 5

Clifton Chronicles, Book 5

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Fast-paced and intriguing, Mightier than the Sword is the fifth novel in Jeffrey Archer’s bestselling Clifton Chronicles. Moving towards the end of the 1960s, the Cliftons and the Barringtons come up against sworn enemies and new foes . . .

Following the explosion of an IRA bomb on board the Barrington’s flagship MV Buckingham, Emma Clifton must deal with the repercussions on her family’s shipping business. Meanwhile her old adversary, Lady Virginia Fenwick, plots her downfall.

Bestselling novelist Harry is on a mission to free a fellow author imprisoned in Siberia, even if it costs him everything.

Giles, his brother-in-law, a minister of the Crown, faces his own problems when a diplomatic disaster risks his bid for higher office.

With its devastating twists and turns, Archer’s spellbinding the Clifton Chronicles continues to enthral readers. Continue the bestselling series with Cometh the Hour and This Was a Man.

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Critic reviews

A rip-roaring read
If there was a Nobel Prize for storytelling, Archer would win
All stars
Most relevant
What an amazing series of books I thought this was the final but have been left with another cliffhanger. Very clever Mr Archer
When is the next one due?
Beautifully written and narrated

Fantastic book. Full of depth and intrigue

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The story keeps a gentle pace and it is thoroughly enjoyable - like a good companion

Just thoroughly enjoyed it

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An absorbing story with many strands. Characters you love and characters you most definately love to hate. Great feeling of era and locations with a little bit of historical relevance woven in. Superb narration by Alex Jennings

The Onedin Line meets House of Cards

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This series continues to have strong story lines and is read/performed extremely well by Mr Jennings.

Continued excellence

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Talk about a cliffhanger! How long do I have to wait for the next book?everyone needs to read this.

Outstanding

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