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This Was a Man

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This Was a Man by Jeffrey Archer is the final instalment of the Clifton Chronicles series. The novel elegantly ties up the multi-generational saga, focusing on the personal and professional lives of the Clifton and Barrington families. Set against a backdrop of political intrigue and social change, the book explores themes of legacy, ambition, and the enduring power of family bonds.
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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy: Immersing yourself in a tapestry of family drama, political intrigue, and historical events, all woven together with Archer's signature storytelling flair. Expect a compelling narrative filled with twists and richly drawn characters that capture the essence of a bygone era.

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This Was a Man

This Was a Man is the thrilling conclusion to the number one bestselling Clifton Chronicles, from master storyteller Jeffrey Archer.

This Was a Man is the thrilling conclusion to the number one bestselling Clifton Chronicles, from master storyteller Jeffrey Archer.

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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.

Series: The Clifton Chronicles

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This Was a Man by Jeffrey Archer receives praise for employing a variety of storytelling techniques to deliver an engaging conclusion to the series, as noted by the Daily Mail.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781509847587

Publisher: Pan Macmillan

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 25 July 2019

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Pan Books

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 32.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 197.0mm

Weight: 383g

Pages: 544

About the Author

Jeffrey Archer, whose novels and short stories include the Clifton Chronicles, Kane and Abel and Cat O' Nine Tales, is one of the world's favourite storytellers and has topped the bestseller lists around the world in a career spanning four decades. His work has been sold in ninety-seven countries and in more than thirty-seven languages. He is the only author ever to have been a number one bestseller in fiction, short stories and non-fiction (The Prison Diaries). Jeffrey is also an art collector, sports lover, and amateur auctioneer, conducting numerous charity auctions every year. A member of the House of Lords for over a quarter of a century, the author is married to Dame Mary Archer, and they have two sons, two grandsons and a granddaughter.

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