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Release Date: 11 Sep 2011 | Series: The Clifton Chronicles (Book 1)

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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  • Paperback: 464 pages
  • Publisher: Pan; First Thus edition (11 Sep 2011)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0330517988
  • ISBN-13: 978-0330517980
  • Product Dimensions: 13.1 x 3 x 19.7 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (754 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 1,130 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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Jeffrey Archer
Jeffrey Archer's writing career has spanned over 30 years. His first novel, Not a Penny More, Not a Penny Less, was an immediate bestseller in 1975. He went on to publish a string of international market-leading bestsellers including Kane & Abel, A Matter of Honour, First Among Equals and most recently A Prisoner of Birth and Paths of Glory, both of which were number one bestsellers in the UK, Australia, Canada and India. His volumes of short stories, such at Quiver Full of Arrows, Twelve Red Herrings and Cat O'Nine Tales have made him arguably the bestselling short story writer in the English language. Now published in 97 countries and more than 33 languages, Jeffrey Archer remains firmly established as one of the biggest authors of his generation with continuing global international sales surpassing 135 million copies. He is married with two children and lives in London and Granchester.

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Praise for "Only Time Will Tell""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)

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Jeffrey Archer, whose novels and short stories include Kane and Abel, A Prisoner of Birth and Cat O’ Nine Tales, has topped the bestseller lists around the world, with sales of over 270 million copies. He is the only author ever to have been a number one bestseller in fiction (seventeen times), short stories (four times) and non-fiction (The Prison Diaries). The author is married with two sons and lives in London and Cambridge. www.jeffreyarcher.com Facebook.com/JeffreyArcherAuthor @Jeffrey_Archer

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363 of 377 people found the following review helpful
3.0 out of 5 stars Great read 16 May 2011
By Elaine Simpson-long TOP 1000 REVIEWER VINE VOICE
Format:Hardcover
I have only read one Jeffrey Archer and that was Not a Penny Less, Not a Penny More, the book which restored him to financial security after his bankruptcy and have to say that I was distinctly underwhelmed. I read some of his short stories some years later which I remember being impressed with but since then nothing. So when this dropped through my letter box I really did not know what to expect.

Well, I loved it. I have heard all the rumours that seven editors or more sit down with seven pens and rewrite Archer's books and was never sure if this was true or not, or just one of those apocryphal stories that do the rounds, but I did rather sheer away from his output because of this. Read this through in one sitting and if ever the phrase a 'page-turner' was the right description, then it certainly is applicable here.

Harry Clifton is the son of a docker who had died in mysterious circumstances, and his mother is struggling to bring him up in dire poverty. Harry is fascinated by the docks, plays truant from school and doesn't seem to have much going for him. But he is the possessor of a beautiful, treble voice and this leads him to a choral scholarship at a posh school where he meets and befriends two companions who are going to influence his future life. One of these is Giles Barrington, son of a wealthy businessman and owner of the docks where Harry's father died. As soon as we meet Hugo Barrington and see his reaction to Harry, we are left in no doubt as to the possibilities for intrigue and underhand machinations ahead of us. And so it proves. Read more ›
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124 of 132 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars Archer's Inimitable Style once again 13 Dec 2011
By GerryC
Format:Kindle Edition
An absolute cracking read which is what I have come to expect from Jeffrey Archer's novels. However, I have one major criticism, and that is that I wished I would have been made aware from the beginning that this book was going to be part of what appears to be a 'Tribology'. Had I known this, I would not have been put in a rather bad mood by what appeared to be an open (and most unusual) ending. I will now have to wait at J.Archer's convenience before he gets around to publishing part 2 & 3 (which hopefully will be available in Kindle format).
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Told 23 April 2013
By Janet Holttum
Format:Kindle Edition|Verified Purchase
I really enjoyed this book. I am on the second one now and it is just as good. Can't wait to get to the end but don't want it to end.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Couldn't put it down 22 April 2013
By Caroline Phipps
Format:Kindle Edition|Verified Purchase
This is an entertaining book that follows Harry Clifton through his first 18 years. It is a really good read, fast enough moving to keep you wanting more.
Can't wait to read book 2.
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33 of 38 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Very sad it's over... 27 May 2011
By Daffodil
Format:Hardcover
Jeffrey Archer writes in such a fluid way that his books are among the most relaxing and enjoyable to read. Only Time will Tell seems like quite a gentle tale so it is almost surprising that it is impossible to put down and you long for your next quiet moment that you can settle down to a peaceful bit of indulgent reading (not easy with toddlers constantly under your feet!). I now have 20 or so pages left and the excitement of the story has definitely lifted, but above all else I'm just so sad that I've read this book the minute it was published and will therefore have to wait, presumably for a significant amount of time, until the next instalment is printed. Because of the gentle start to the story and the detailed shaping of the main characters, it is very apparent throughout the story that this is the first of a trilogy and that the story is going to build into something far more dramatic as the characters reach adulthood so I am greatly anticipating the future "Clifton Chronicles". Please let them be printed soon!
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14 of 16 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Another Page Turner 21 May 2011
By Bookworm
Format:Kindle Edition
This is the second Archer book that I have read. Really quite enjoyable and I was not aware that this book will be the start of a series. I cannot wait for the next installment. If you have never read this author then I can recommend this and A Prisoner of Birth.
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29 of 34 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars Prologue 18 July 2011
By Ted Feit
Format:Hardcover
This aptly titled novel is the prelude to a series entitled The Clifton Chronicles, covering the lives of several characters over the span of a century. In the hands of the author, Jeffrey Archer, it follows the life of the main character, Harry Clifton, from his birth shortly after World War I to just short of WWII with more curves than a talented big league pitcher.

The story is told in succeeding chapters from the point of view of various persons, each contributing some insight into the questions raised in the last summation. It takes Harry from a fatherless tot to a school truant to a talented choir singer and his education right up to his acceptance at Eton. Meanwhile his life becomes complicated as he grows up by virtue of his background: the mystery of his father's death, his mother's struggles to support him, his questionable parentage.

No comment is necessary regarding Mr. Archer's ability to write a solid story, and to end it in cliffhanger fashion so readers will look forward to the sequel. It remains to be seen how ingenious he can be in the next book in the series.

Recommended.
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33 of 39 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Alistair 13 May 2011
By Alistair D. Flood
Format:Kindle Edition
A great read, difficult to put down, typical Archer, but you may want to wait till all three are out to read them all together !

Hurry up with parts 2 & three Jeffrey
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
3.0 out of 5 stars an old fashioned plot , predictable
Like this author , however do not think this story offered anything new to keep the reader truly hooked . Do not think I will read the other two books in the trilogy. Read more
Published 2 hours ago by Margaret Hodgson
5.0 out of 5 stars very well written
This is the first book I have read by Jeffrey Archer and I will read many more, brilliant reading, thanks
Published 1 day ago by M. Morris
5.0 out of 5 stars Archer is as Good as ever
A super trilogy, I enjoyed every moment. As with all Archer books I just wish they could go on for ever
Published 5 days ago by Wandering Walter
5.0 out of 5 stars Unputdownable!!
Many years ago I read Kane and Able and read that book in a weekend! I then read The Prodigal Daughter, and again found I couldn't put the book down. Read more
Published 7 days ago by Nuttz
5.0 out of 5 stars Absolutely marvelous, Jeffrey Archer is a fantastic story teller!
This is an absolutely marvellous book with a very touching story. This is definitely a page turner, could not put the book down. Read more
Published 8 days ago by sharon mcknight
5.0 out of 5 stars Easy. interesting and an addictive read!
Just love Jeffrey Archer novels and this one is part one the series "The Clifton Chronicles". Read more
Published 9 days ago by Mosie of Southend
5.0 out of 5 stars Great series
Such a good read. Have now bought the series so far for my sons birthday.
Would thoroughly recommend the series to anyone
Published 11 days ago by Mrs. M. B. Howard
5.0 out of 5 stars A great read
A thrilling continuation of the Clifton Chronicles cannot wait for the next episode in 2015 . Jeffrey Archer really is a wonderful story teller
Published 13 days ago by Capt Joseph Gaffrey
5.0 out of 5 stars Could not put it down
Great story, was hooked from the first page to the last. This is Jeffrey Archer at his best. Just started the second of the Clifton Cronicles.
Published 15 days ago by Lance L.
5.0 out of 5 stars Having read the second book first it was easy to follow the story
.I read book two of the four first so this book was an easy read but good story line and I'm looking forward to reading the third book and find out the answer to the ending of the... Read more
Published 15 days ago by Albert
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