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Series

The Clifton Chronicles

5 books

The Clifton Chronicles series by Jeffrey Archer has 5 books. Start with Only Time Will Tell (2011), then read the rest in the order below.

The Clifton Chronicles reading order

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Only Time Will Tell

Jeffrey Archer

From the internationally bestselling author of Kane and Abel and A Prisoner of Birth comes Only Time Will Tell, the first in an ambitious new series that tells the story of one family across generations, across oceans, from heartbreak to triumph.

Contemporary FictionFamily SagaLiterary Fiction
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The Sins of the Father

Jeffrey Archer

When a soldier assumes a fallen comrade's identity during the chaos of war, he believes he's found a way to escape his own troubled past. But this deception sets him on a dangerous path that leads to far greater consequences than he ever imagined. As his assumed identity takes on a life of its own, he becomes entangled in a web of family secrets, political intrigue, and moral dilemmas that threaten to unravel everything. Jeffrey Archer masterfully weaves a gripping tale of identity, redemption, and the inescapable weight of one's choices, exploring how a single act of deception can echo through generations. This compelling novel examines the price of running from the past and the impossible situations that arise when lies become reality.

Historical FictionWar FictionThriller
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Best Kept Secret

Jeffrey Archer

In the gripping continuation of a sprawling family saga, the Clifton and Barrington families navigate the turbulent waters of the 1960s, where newfound happiness is threatened by old enemies and new dangers. As Harry Clifton achieves literary success, his family faces insidious plots from a vengeful figure from the past, determined to exploit their vulnerabilities and seize their fortune. With secrets threatening to unravel their lives and a web of deceit ensnaring the younger generation, the family must confront betrayal and fight for their legacy. This installment masterfully blends suspense, family drama, and the enduring power of resilience as loyalties are tested and the ultimate price of ambition is revealed.

Contemporary FictionThrillerFamily Saga
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Be Careful What You Wish For

Jeffrey Archer

In this gripping installment, the Clifton and Barrington families navigate a treacherous path as a shocking accident leaves their futures hanging in the balance. As power struggles erupt within the Barrington Shipping Company, Emma Clifton finds herself vying for control against a cunning adversary with destructive intentions. Meanwhile, love blossoms for the next generation, only to be threatened by a dark secret from the past. With the arrival of a mysterious new figure on the board, loyalties will be tested and lives irrevocably altered in a tale of ambition, betrayal, and the enduring power of family.

FictionContemporary FictionAdventure Fiction
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Mightier Than the Sword

Jeffrey Archer

In the aftermath of a devastating IRA bombing, three men find their lives irrevocably altered as they navigate ambition, loyalty, and the consequences of their choices. Harry seizes his newfound position in the literary world to champion the cause of a friend held as a prisoner of war, while Giles pursues a ruthless climb up the political ladder, and Sebastian confronts dark secrets from his past that threaten to unravel his engagement. As their paths intertwine across decades, Jeffrey Archer weaves a masterful tale of friendship tested by circumstance, personal ambition weighed against moral conviction, and the enduring power of words to change lives. With his signature blend of intricate plotting and compelling character development, Archer explores how the choices we make in moments of crisis can echo through generations, shaping not only our own destinies but those of everyone around us.

Historical FictionPolitical HistoryWar Fiction