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Best Kept Secret (The Clifton Chronicles, #3)

Jeffrey Archer
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Best Kept Secret (The Clifton Chronicles, #3)

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2013

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Jeffrey Archer

Best Kept Secret (The Clifton Chronicles, #3)

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2013
Book Details
Pages

373

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

England • 1940s

Theme
Publication Year

2013

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

Best Kept Secret by Jeffrey Archer continues the Clifton Chronicles, covering the years 1945 to 1957. It follows the lives of the Clifton and Barrington families as they navigate personal and professional challenges, political upheaval, and family secrets. Relationships, ambition, and power dynamics play central roles in this compelling historical drama.

Reviews & Readership

4.1

82,149 ratings

78%

Loved it

17%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Best Kept Secret by Jeffrey Archer captivates with its intricate plot and well-developed characters, keeping readers engaged with its twists and turns. While praised for its storytelling and brisk pacing, some critics argue it relies too heavily on coincidences and lacks deep emotional impact. Overall, it's a compelling but occasionally predictable read.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Best Kept Secret (The Clifton Chronicles, #3)?

Best Kept Secret by Jeffrey Archer will captivate readers who relish historical fiction intertwined with political intrigue and familial sagas. Fans of Ken Follett's Fall of Giants or Jeffrey Archer's own Kane and Abel will appreciate the intricate plotlines and richly developed characters.

4.1

82,149 ratings

78%

Loved it

17%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

373

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

England • 1940s

Theme
Publication Year

2013

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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