The Sins of the Father
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4.3 • 1.2K Ratings
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- $9.99
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- $9.99
Publisher Description
From the author of the international bestseller Only Time Will Tell, Jeffrey Archer picks up the sweeping story of the Clifton Chronicles with The Sins of the Father.
Only days before Britain declares war on Germany, Harry Clifton, hoping to escape the consequences of long-buried family secrets, and forced to accept that his desire to marry Emma Barrington will never be fulfilled, has joined the Merchant Navy. But his ship is sunk in the Atlantic by a German U-boat, drowning almost the entire crew. An American cruise liner, the SS Kansas Star, rescues a handful of sailors, among them Harry and the third officer, an American named Tom Bradshaw. When Bradshaw dies in the night, Harry seizes on the chance to escape his tangled past and assumes his identity.
But on landing in America, he quickly learns the mistake he has made, when he discovers what is awaiting Bradshaw in New York. Without any way of proving his true identity, Harry Clifton is now chained to a past that could be far worse than the one he had hoped to escape.
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
This latest installment in Archer's Clifton Chronicles series follows the multiple trials, tribulations, and sometime triumphs of working class Englishman Harry Clifton, his lady love Emma Barrington, and their numerous respective family members as they struggle, fight, and love their way across three continents during World War II. The tale is told from the point of view of several characters, and Alex Jennings and Emilia Fox provide narration that ably captures those characters, and render myriad voices and international accents--everything from from New York City cabbies to German officers and the stiff-upper-lipped British aristocrats. Fox particularly shines in chapters recounting the adventures of the stalwart Emma, who sets out on a mission to learn the fate of her lover that takes her from the comfort of her English homeland to the wilds of New York City. Fox skillfully brings this plucky, never say die character to life in this fast, entertaining summer listen, perfect for long drives or relaxing days in the sun. A St. Martin's hardcover.
Customer Reviews
The sins of the father
Great read but leaving reader hanging again as expected is extremely annoying . Would have bought next book anyway but would have enjoyed book more if some plots were wrapped up.
Predictable
Did not enjoy this book as much as I did the 1st of the series. I found it predictable and at times unbelievable. What I did appreciate was the tying up of the story line. With the preview of the third book of the Clifton family Chronicles I am satisfied, but see no need to continue reading. To summarize it was enjoyable well written and enjoyable.
Great book. Hard to put down
This story dives more into the life of Harry Clifton and those surrounding him. There are twists and turns and deaths and births. Awesome writing