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Cometh the Hour

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Cometh the Hour

By: Jeffrey Archer
Narrated by: Alex Jennings
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Thrilling and absorbing, Cometh the Hour is the sixth novel in international bestseller Jeffrey Archer’s the Clifton Chronicles and sees the Clifton and Barrington families navigate the 1970s in an epic tale of tragedy and hope.

There are devastating consequences for Harry and Emma Clifton, her brother Giles Barrington and their arch enemy Lady Virginia when a suicide note is read out in court.

Having fallen in love, Giles must decide if he should withdraw from politics to try and rescue the woman he loves from behind the Iron Curtain.

Lady Virginia faces bankruptcy, and can see no way out of her financial problems, until she is introduced to a rich, hapless American.

Harry and Emma’s son Sebastian Clifton, now the Chief Executive of Farthings Bank, falls in love with the wrong girl even as his rivals plot to overthrow him. Meanwhile, his father remains determined to free a fellow author from a gulag in Siberia, following the international success of the book they wrote together, the acclaimed Uncle Joe.

But then something astonishing happens that none of them could have anticipated . . .

The penultimate book in the Clifton Chronicles once again showcases Jeffrey Archer’s extraordinary storytelling abilities and confirms his reputation for breathtaking twists.

Continue the bestselling series with This Was a Man.

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Archer continues his storytelling magic to create characters of spellbinding substance, and readers can count on his surprising twists and shocking conclusion. Here, just when the end seems too tidy, Archer provides a killer cliffhanger
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Narrator was excellent, awesome twists and turns. recommend these books to anyone. also the William Warrick books are awesome

Excellent story.

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Brilliant narrator and great storyline. love this series. can't wait to hear the next book.

Really good

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Jeffrey Archer doesn't dissappoint with the 6th instalment of the Clifton Chronicals. The regular characters are back as we enjoy a twisting and ever changing turn of events. Kept me engrossed to the very last word. Alex Jennings narration only makes the experience that more enjoyable. Highly recommended listen.

Another engrossing book by a true story teller

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Thoroughly enjoying this series! I can’t get enough of the Clifton’s and Barrington’s. Hands down my favourite Jeffrey Archer series.

So good!

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The narrator is superb. The storyline is gripping. The characters are wondorously deeloped. Cant wait for the next instalment.

yet again a brilliant storyline

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