This Was a Man

The Clifton Chronicles, Book 7

By: Jeffrey Archer

Narrated by: Alex Jennings

Length: 12 hrs and 47 mins

Publisher's summary

This Was a Man opens with a shot being fired, but who pulled the trigger, and who lives, and who dies?

In Whitehall, Giles Barrington discovers the truth about his wife, Karin, from the Cabinet Secretary. Is she a spy or a pawn in a larger game?

Harry Clifton sets out to write his magnum opus while his wife, Emma, completes her 10 years as Chairman of the Bristol Royal Infirmary and receives an unexpected call from Margaret Thatcher offering her a job.

Sebastian Clifton becomes chairman of Farthings Kaufman bank, but only after Hakim Bishara has to resign for personal reasons. Sebastian and Samantha's talented daughter, Jessica, is expelled from the Slade School of Fine Art, but her aunt Grace comes to her rescue.

Meanwhile, Lady Virginia is about to flee the country to avoid her creditors when the Duchess of Hertford dies, and she sees another opportunity to clear her debts and finally trump the Cliftons and Barringtons.

In a devastating twist, tragedy engulfs the Clifton family when one of them receives a shocking diagnosis that will throw all their lives into turmoil.

This Was a Man is the captivating final instalment of the Clifton Chronicles, a series of seven novels that has topped the bestseller lists around the world and enhanced Jeffrey Archer's reputation as a master storyteller.

©2016 Jeffrey Archer (P)2016 Pan Macmillan Publishers Ltd.

A Fascinating series, well told.

I had previously been put off trying any of the Author's books because of his misdemeanors but I am glad that I was sensible enough to realise that his literary skills had nothing to do with his personal conduct.
This series proved totally engaging and I found myself scrambling to purchase additional credits in order to continue the story without interruption!
To put together a tale that spans a lifetime is a creditable feat.
To make it so engrossing deserves high praise indeed.
I found myself totally immersed in the story line and experienced a range of emotions which mirrored those of the characters.
If you haven't tried Mr Archer's books, then I can't think of a better introduction!

Magical

What a fabulous ending To this great series. I've enjoyed it immensely. I do wonder though why it was that so many people were willing to be friends with the Lady Feneck when she was such a bitch to everyone.... In particular Boffy.

A Literary Masterpiece from the pen of a great man

A truly fabulous end to the best series of books I have had the pleasure to loose myself in. Simply a literary masterpiece.

This was a Man

As an enthusiastic Archer fan experiencing failing hearing and vision I found this rendition excellent- narration is superb moving me to tears at times-highly recommended

Loved it ❣️

Absolute awesome series 🤩 could not put the books down. It must be a must read/listen for the rest of my family.

Excellent ending.

Great ending to a great saga.
Excellent performance.
I am going to listen to book 1 again

Finished off the series well

This book was good but I must say the series as a whole was great. A very moving ending that tied the series together from beginning to end.

EXQUISITE

Loved it!!
A meroble read. An ending that reminds one that we dont die and that we should live fully every moment

Old Dog new tricks

I actually cried at the end and that's the best farewell I could give to Sir Harry Clifton

Sorry it had to end!

Great read. A little rushed but
I will always remember Harry and Emma. There is enough material for a spinoff...