This Was a Man
The Final Volume of The Clifton Chronicles
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4.5 • 164 Ratings
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Publisher Description
The seventh and final volume in Jeffrey Archer’s New York Times bestselling Clifton Chronicles series, This Was a Man, brings the epic saga of the Clifton family’s love, loss, and ambition to a dazzling conclusion.
Harry Clifton’s story began in 1920, as a dock worker in England, and now he is set to write his magnum opus. As he reflects on his days, the lives of his family continue to unfold, unravel, and intertwine in ways no one could have imagined . . .
Harry’s wife Emma, who just completed her time at the Bristol Royal Infirmary, receives a surprise call from Margaret Thatcher. Meanwhile, Giles Barrington discovers a shocking truth about his wife, Karin. Sebastian Clifton becomes chairman of Farthings Kaufman bank, but only after Hakim Bishara’s abrupt resignation. Sebastian’s daughter Jessica is expelled from school, but her aunt Grace comes to the rescue. And Lady Virginia, who is set to flee the country to avoid her creditors, finds an opportunity to clear her debts after the Duchess of Hertford dies—and a way to finally trump the Cliftons and Barringtons.
APPLE BOOKS REVIEW
With both a tender touch and an ambitious sweep, Jeffrey Archer concludes his far-reaching Harry Clifton saga, which mapped over a century of seismic shifts. The drama’s well-rounded cast of characters learn that no matter what their personal goals are, life may well have other plans for them. Archer draws on everything from the Bible and Shakespeare to espionage and autobiography. His writing is heartbreaking and funny, often in the same breath—and his distinctly British outlook rings as true as the emotional finale to his much-loved series.
Customer Reviews
This Was A Man
The last book of the Clifton Chronicles was on my IPad waiting to be read for some time! I resisted until this past weekend in the early days of April, 2017.
Archer has done it again! One of the best books, I've read in a long time!
The end of the story filled me with tears because over all the novels, I had come to know and love all of the various characters. When an author is able to bring his characters to life and leave a lasting memory, I would say that he has done his job.
I have hopes that Archer will soon have another novel that I can sink myself into and cry as they do or triumph over adversity.
Excellent work!
Bravo
What an amazing series. A treat to read but I would suggest not reading them too quickly, as you will find yourself so invested in these characters that you will miss them as I do now.
This Was A Man
A brilliant conclusion to the Clifton Chronicles.