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This Was a Man

By: Jeffrey Archer
Narrated by: Alex Jennings
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Suspenseful and mesmerizing, This Was a Man is the seventh and final novel in international bestseller Jeffrey Archer’s the Clifton Chronicles – an epic and poignant conclusion. Harry Clifton is set to write his magnum opus, and as he reflects on his days, the lives of his family continue to unfold, unravel and intertwine in ways no one could have imagined.

Harry’s wife Emma completes her ten years as Chairman of the Bristol Royal Infirmary when she receives a surprise call from Margaret Thatcher.

In Whitehall, Giles Barrington discovers the truth about his wife, but is she a pawn in a larger game? Sebastian Clifton finds himself in a new role after an unexpected resignation and his talented daughter, Jessica, goes to art school but gets into trouble. Can her aunt help?

Lady Virginia is about to flee the country to avoid her creditors when the death of a duchess gives her another opportunity to clear her debts and finally trump the two families.

The epic saga that has charted the lives, loves and adventures of the Clifton and Barrington families reaches its stunning conclusion in this, the final heart-stopping volume from the master storyteller, Jeffrey Archer.

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Archer puts his entire formidable bag of storytelling tricks into this last in the series
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Such a compelling listen, the narration was superb and the story line entertaining and credible. The finale of the series of books was very emotional and moving to the point it bought tears lot me eyes. Fantastic in every way.

Clifton Chronicles

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Great finish to epic series.
Loved all the books , and really enjoyed the wonderful conclusion

Great finish to epic series

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I loved the series i could not stop listening to them dragged me in from the first chapter

this was a fantastic seried I could not stop

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If you want to have a listen to story that lulls you - read something else! If you want a story that keeps you interested, curious and excited - get this book - actually the whole series I loved it each book of the Clifton Chronicles.

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I thoroughly enjoyed this last book of the Clifton Chronicles.
What a splendid read, gripping from the first book - till the last. I must admit Giles' eulogy had me in tears. Bravo!!
Caroline Allshorn

Clifton Chronicles

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