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Only Time Will Tell (The Clifton Chronicles, #1)

Jeffrey Archer
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Only Time Will Tell (The Clifton Chronicles, #1)

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2011

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Jeffrey Archer

Only Time Will Tell (The Clifton Chronicles, #1)

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2011
Book Details
Pages

400

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

England • 1920s-1940s

Publication Year

2011

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

Only Time Will Tell by Jeffrey Archer is the first book in the Clifton Chronicles series. It follows the life of Harry Clifton from his early years in Bristol, England, through his journey during the 1920s and 1930s, exploring his family, education, and the impactful events that shape his future.

Reviews & Readership

4.1

91,522 ratings

79%

Loved it

16%

Mixed feelings

4%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Jeffrey Archer’s Only Time Will Tell is a compelling family saga that captivates with its intricate plot and well-developed characters. Critics praise Archer's storytelling and historical detail. However, some find the pacing uneven and certain character arcs predictable. Overall, it’s acclaimed for its engaging narrative and vivid depiction of early 20th-century life.

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Who Should Read Only Time Will Tell (The Clifton Chronicles, #1)?

Readers who enjoy intricate family sagas, historical settings, and complex character development will appreciate Jeffrey Archer’s Only Time Will Tell. Fans of Ken Follett’s The Pillars of the Earth or John Jakes’s North and South series will find similar storytelling elements and narrative styles in Archer’s work.

4.1

91,522 ratings

79%

Loved it

16%

Mixed feelings

4%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

400

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

England • 1920s-1940s

Publication Year

2011

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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