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The Sins of the Father

By: Jeffrey Archer
Narrated by: Alex Jennings,Emilia Fox
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Engrossing and memorable, The Sins of the Father is the second novel in international bestseller Jeffrey Archer’s celebrated the Clifton Chronicles. It takes us to New York in 1939 where our hero Harry Clifton is in desperate need of help.

This audio edition is captivatingly read by Alex Jennings and Emilia Fox.

Only days before Britain declares war on Germany, Harry joins the Merchant Navy, unable to face long-held family secrets and the fact he will never be able to marry his true love Emma Barrington. But when his ship is sunk mid-Atlantic, Harry takes the opportunity to assume the identity of one his deceased rescuers and begin a new life.

Landing in America, he quickly discovers he has made a mistake and without any way to prove his true identity, Harry is now chained to a past that could be far worse than the one he had hoped to escape . . .

Brimming with intrigue, the Clifton Chronicles continues its powerful journey with family loyalties stretched to their limits and fates decided.

Continue the bestselling series with Best Kept Secret and Be Careful What You Wish For.

©2012 Jeffrey Archer (P)2012 Macmillan Audio

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The accuracy of the story

Jeffrey Archer is the first writer that I found that I read every book and not very patiently aware Jeffrey’s newest book

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Excellent series

Loved listening to this book. Can’t wait to start the next one in the series.

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Not this time

I read this book with a lot of trepidation because although Book 1 was very good, it ended badly. I am so disappointed as I have only recently re-discovered JA and absolutely loved A Prisoner of Birth. I had high hopes for the Clifton Chronicles but sadly it did not deliver. It was slow, painfully so at times. Many of the storylines were ridiculously romanticised and I could only suspend my disbelief for so long! JA's experiences both in prison and Parliament have stretched to the limit. The "cliffhanger" at the end of Book 2 was so long awaited and still did not deliver! Sadly, I cannot continue and will be moving onto another author.

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Thought I would give the second book a go

Male Narrator a lot better to listen to but
Once again bits of the storyline too Simplistic
I doubt that I will be following this series

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Loved it!

Jeffrey Archer is the best. Love his work. Cant wait to start the next book.

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Great read!

Capturing from start to finish, just like much of archer’s work, but to be honest it did lack the cutting edge and/or a big twist to make me gasp unlike the previous book.

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Another excellent installment

Loved it Jeffrey Archer is an amazing author.
Hard to say which part I liked best,I just couldn't stop listening.
The narration was just so good.

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brilliant

loved it. great narration. excellent story line. I cant wait for the next installment. book 3

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Disappointed

I enjoyed the first book in the series and so anticipating the continuing saga I purchased the remaining six audio books.
I have to be honest and declare “The Sins of the Father” was very disappointing. I understand it was a novel and I allowed a lot of leeway in the first title but.....

The Sins of the Father IMO was poorly researched, the battle scenes quite unbelievable. For instance Giles is blown up and badly wounded at Tobruk, wakes up in Germany many days later and begins to immediately discuss escape plans.

There was just not enough credibility in the whole story line. For a price I could have continued but I just don’t think the remaining five volumes would be worth a credit each, so I have returned them. I just couldn’t bear to be as disappointed again.

Each to their own though, as is shown by the reviews. JA is a good novelist and can spin a decent yarn but I simply don’t like to be forgiving constant errors, it spoils everything for me.

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Loved it !!

Was captivated from start to finish - keen to get the next one asap - thank you auditable

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