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Be Careful What You Wish For
- Clifton Chronicles, Book 4
- Narrated by: Alex Jennings
- Length: 11 hrs and 39 mins
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Summary
The fourth spellbinding book in the epic Clifton Chronicles series
Be Careful What You Wish For opens with Harry Clifton and his wife, Emma, rushing to hospital to learn the fate of their son, Sebastian, who has been involved in a fatal car accident. But who died, Sebastian or his best friend Bruno?
When Ross Buchanan is forced to resign as chairman of the Barrington Shipping Company, Emma Clifton wants to replace him. But Don Pedro Martinez intends to install his puppet, the egregious Major Alex Fisher, in order to destroy the Barrington family firm just as the company plans to build its new luxury liner, the MV Buckingham. Back in London, Harry and Emma's adopted daughter wins a scholarship to the Slade Academy of Art where she falls in love with a fellow student, Clive Bingham, who asks her to marry him. Both families are delighted until Priscilla Bingham, Jessica's future mother-in-law, has a visit from an old friend, Lady Virginia Fenwick, who drops her particular brand of poison into the wedding chalice.
Then, without warning, Cedric Hardcastle, a bluff Yorkshireman who no one has come across before, takes his place on the board of Barringtons. This causes an upheaval that none of them could have anticipated, and will change the lives of every member of the Clifton and Barrington families. Hardcastle's first decision is who to support to become the next chairman of the board: Emma Clifton or Major Alex Fisher? And with that decision, the story takes yet another twist that will keep you on the edge of your seat.
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- David
- 20-03-14
great listen but now I need to wait for five !!!!
What did you like most about Be Careful What You Wish For?
as with all archers books easy but exciting
What was one of the most memorable moments of Be Careful What You Wish For?
I loved the yorkshire banker and the fish paste millionaire fantastic
What does Alex Jennings bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you had only read the book?
I only listen to books now but his reading ? was great
Did you have an emotional reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?
both
Any additional comments?
how many more ?? I think 4 was enough not sure I can live long enough to finish this story
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- hamish
- 16-02-15
Be careful what you wish for
Very good book , enjoyed it a lot of suspense, good not stop listening to it, is there a next book to make a series?
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- A. Reader
- 17-02-22
Exceptional !
Masterfully written and excellently performed. Impossible not to listen to the next book. Thanks Jeffrey Archer and Alex Jennings.
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- Warburton D.
- 19-11-23
Excellent Read
With each book read in this series leaves me impatient for the next one. Truly gripping. The narration is superb.
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- peregrine
- 22-03-14
awesome
Would you listen to Be Careful What You Wish For again? Why?
absolutely, loved the plot line, twists and turns
What was one of the most memorable moments of Be Careful What You Wish For?
surprising ending
Which scene did you most enjoy?
to many to specify
Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?
the scenes that involved Sebastian's character, and his development and achievements
Any additional comments?
can't what for the next one!
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- Denise Angela Robinson
- 09-04-14
The continued story of a rags to riches tale
What did you like most about Be Careful What You Wish For?
The ongoing fluid which kept you guessing what other exciting character would tern up next.
What does Alex Jennings bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you had only read the book?
His accent makes the book so much more interesting.
Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?
It was far too long for that and you wanted to savour every minute.
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- IAIN R.
- 15-12-16
Time to trust the listeners !!!!
What made the experience of listening to Be Careful What You Wish For the most enjoyable?
I am really unhappy about the cliff hanging endings !! It almost feels like the author doesn't trust the listener to purchase the next book !! After 4 books the endings have become a turnoff !! Good stories encourage further purchases without this kind of blackmail !! Pity because I enjoyed the stories.
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- Slickpiks
- 04-04-19
Better than previously
I’ve listened to the previous books in the chronology and although the first was gripping felt the others were running out of steam. However this book has redeemed the series in being well written, joined up and pacy. Narrator Alex Jennings is spot on with the characterisations and accents. He really brings the characters to life. All in all I really enjoyed it apart from the predictable cliff hanger at the end.
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- Kate
- 06-02-20
A great yarn, dreadful accents!
The Clifton Chronicles certainly keep you listening, and the narration is mostly good, but the various accents, from Argentinian to Scottish to Northern Irish are dreadful and distracting.
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- Mrs
- 20-04-15
Amazing book-kept me gripped!
I love the characters in this book and the way that the author leaves us in suspense! The next one will be downloaded now!!
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