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Only Time Will Tell
- Clifton Chronicles, Book 1
- Narrated by: Roger Allam, Emilia Fox
- Series: Clifton Chronicles, Book 1
- Length: 12 hrs and 35 mins
- Categories: Literature & Fiction, Genre Fiction
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Publisher's Summary
The Clifton Chronicles is Jeffrey Archer’s most ambitious work in four decades as an international best-selling author. The epic tale of Harry Clifton’s life begins in 1920, with the chilling words, ‘I was told that my father was killed in the war.’ But it will be another 20 years before Harry discovers how his father really died, which will only lead him to question: who was his father? Is he the son of Arthur Clifton, a stevedore who worked in Bristol docks, or the first born son of a scion of West Country society, whose family owns a shipping line?
Only Time Will Tell covers the years from 1920 to 1940, and includes a cast of memorable characters that The Times has compared to The Forsyte Saga. Volume One takes us from the ravages of the Great War to the outbreak of the Second World War, when Harry must decide whether to take up a place at Oxford, or join the navy and go to war with Hitler’s Germany.
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- Jane
- 07-01-11
A ripping yarn
Archer carries a narrative strongly and this ripping yarn is no exception. However he presents his characters descriptively -- we see their actions and hear their words rather than clearly picture them or understand their (repressed) emotions. This is underscored by allowing different protagonists to take up various threads of the story. His women are somewhat cliched nineteenth / early twentieth heroines as they play their roles as martyr, lover, upholder of what is Strong and True. But that works ok -- and, after all, it is is set in the first half of last century. Archer does make us care what happens to his characters and of course he creates compelling twists and turns in the plot. The sequel will be eagerly awaited. The readers were first rate.
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- diana mackenzie
- 02-27-19
excellent storyline
it was superb in every way especially for an 80 year old readers...hope the saga continues in audibles
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- Carol
- 08-07-12
Brilliant
What made the experience of listening to Only Time Will Tell: Clifton Chronicles, Book 1 the most enjoyable?
Captivated me from the very beginning and couldn't wait to hear more and more. Excellent.
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Matthew Flinders Cat. Both great stories and told in a way that keeps not only me but my husband enthralled.
Which scene was your favorite?
Knowing that the main character may still be in the mix
If you were to make a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?
One to watch
Any additional comments?
Hadn't read a Jeffrey Archer in years so thrilled to hear a great story. Reviews certainly count.
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- Anonymous User
- 02-22-19
great listen and a good story
it is always easy to listen to a book when you like the narrator. it makes a great story even better. such is the case here. cant wait to listen to the next one.
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- AR
- 12-13-18
Great Story Excellent Rendering
The potentially banal story is beautifully told. It is a unique experience to read a penny novel told by a master.
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- jennifer smith
- 12-26-16
Great read!!
Beautifully narrated. Good story. Well defined characters. I'm looking forward to sequel of this book!
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- Tracey
- 05-06-15
only time
What did you love best about Only Time Will Tell: Clifton Chronicles, Book 1?
it was a good story with the characters shown from there sides of the story
What did you like best about this story?
old jack he is good
Have you listened to any of Roger Allam and Emilia Fox ’s other performances before? How does this one compare?
no i haven,t
If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be?
only time and truth can tell
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- Barbara
- 05-12-14
These are not individual books!
Would you try another book from Jeffrey Archer and/or Roger Allam and Emilia Fox ?
After Kain and Abel always - these books are drawn out incomplete sequals, not complete books and as such boring and VERY pricey for a very average drawn out story. NO I have no interest in hearing the rest of it.
What do you think your next listen will be?
Am already listening to Ken Wilber and reading Jojo Moyos
What aspect of Roger Allam and Emilia Fox ’s performance would you have changed?
The performance was OK, the storyline is the problem
If you could play editor, what scene or scenes would you have cut from Only Time Will Tell: Clifton Chronicles, Book 1?
The whole book needs a 20-40% or more condensation, too drawn out and painful.
Any additional comments?
My last Jeffrey Archer! - life is too short to read this.
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- elly
- 11-05-12
Not his best ever
What did you like best about Only Time Will Tell: Clifton Chronicles, Book 1? What did you like least?
The story is about an old theme of his in a new coat.
What do you think your next listen will be?
Not his follow up from this series.
What did you like about the performance? What did you dislike?
So, so. Little bit dull.
Do you think Only Time Will Tell: Clifton Chronicles, Book 1 needs a follow-up book? Why or why not?
No. It will be much of the same.
Any additional comments?
No.
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- Gabrielle
- 09-17-12
Great saga
What did you like best about this story?
I love family stories and sagas, this once was a great one! Comparable to Ken Follett...
Who was the most memorable character of Only Time Will Tell: Clifton Chronicles, Book 1 and why?
Old Jack Tar - it's nice to have an old misunderstood-by-most type of character
Any additional comments?
Sometimes I had the feeling that some parts of the book where missing - like a sentence stopping in the middle (but didn't impede the understanding of the book, and only happened once or twice at the beginning), but this problem would be due to technical issues, and not the story in itself.
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- Kirstine
- 06-16-11
Great story-telling
Jeffrey Archer certainly knows how to tell a story that keeps you listening and wanting to know more. It's a bit like a modern fairy story with set-backs and triumphs for the hero. We are told the story through the eyes of the main characters who tell us in turn their view of what happens as Harry grows from boy to manhood in the period from just after the First World War to the outbreak of the Second in 1939. There's quite a bit of period detail of life at this time sprinkled with historical facts that add to narrative. There's a certain old fashioned charm about the book that makes a pleasant change from all the modern detective fiction I've been reading/listening to recently. I can't wait for the next book in this story of Harry Clifton as this book ends on a cliff-hanger.
The two readers are very good. Roger Allam has a lovely gravelly voice that is a pleasure to listen to and he's pretty good at different accents.
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- mollyeyre
- 01-27-12
A Surprise
I really enjoyed this book, the narration is excellent, and although the story isn't my usual reading material - I was absolutely gripped, and like some other reviewers I am now thinking - 'My goodness! How long must I wait for the next instalment?'
The characters were brilliantly drawn and I loved the way the storytelling switches between the main characters and one sees the story from differing points of view.
I enjoyed Jeffrey Archer's original books and bought this on the strength of those, however when I found that the story was of a different genre I was initially disappointed - but how wrong I was.
I really cared what happened in the lives of the characters, and cannot wait for the existing 'cliff-hanger' to be explained.
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- Polly
- 11-09-11
Loved It
Why is that Jeffrey Archer writes such a good story. He really is one of the few authors that you just don't want to finish reading the book but can't put it down either. Another great book which I thoroughly enjoyed, can't wait for the next two to be published.
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- Bernard
- 08-23-11
Story Meister
Jeffrey Archer is just a master at storytelling. He shapes the characters brilliantly and I particularly enjoyed the perspectives from each main character's point of view.
Some reviewers have expressed disappointment in the ending - clearly more will be revealed in Book 2! Please deliver it via Audible as soon as it's published.
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- jean
- 10-13-15
Looking forward to next instalment.
Where does Only Time Will Tell: Clifton Chronicles, Book 1 rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?
Very high on my list of favourites.
What did you like best about this story?
Roger Allam and Emilia Fox.
Have you listened to any of Roger Allam and Emilia Fox ’s other performances? How does this one compare?
No, I have not. Now a fan, I intend to follow their work.
If you made a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?
The Touch of Life.
Any additional comments?
One of the most absorbing, superbly narrated audiobooks I have listened to.
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- Gail
- 11-06-11
Fab!
Another fabulous Jeffrey Archer book. Brilliantly read by Roger Allam & Emilia Fox. Roger's voice is so mesmerising. I can't wait for the next Chronicle!
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- Frances Wartnaby
- 02-11-12
Can't wait for the next book
Have avoided this author previously as being a bit too mainstream and predictable - only ever seen TV versions of his novels - I am definitely chastened. A really good read with well drawn characters and a twist in the tail. (Have I heard that somewhere before?) Archer may write to a predictable format, but this is a good story. Shall be looking forward to the next episode.
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- Welshlad
- 03-02-12
Wonderfully Enjoyable, then frustrating at the end
I really enjoyed this book, took it with me all around the house, 'til it got to the end...... The characters are excellent, Mr Archer has a knack in making his characters very realistic, that you think you actually know these people! I have just got to the end.................. NOOOOOO!!!!! What happens now????? How can you leave us all hanging? Hurry up with book 2 - please do tell me there is a book 2! Hurry up Audible!
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- sally
- 05-31-11
The other side of the story
The story takes you on a journey viewing the lives of the characters from many angles. Each character's view point either 'fills in the gaps' for the questions you want answered, or leaves you more intrigued. At the start there are several characters who go on to be pivotal to the life that Harry leads. However, just when you think others cannot make a difference, they make an appearance and change your thoughts on what may or may not happen. You often find yourself planning ahead in your mind for what you think is going to happen, only to be thrown a 'curved ball'. A great story that becomes impossible to stop. Is there, Can there be, a sequel?
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- Jacqui
- 11-18-11
Predictable - but a good yarn
Rather a predictable story line, and as in other of his books some of the story line just a little unbelievable. Never the less I enjoyed the book and look forward to the next part.
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- Louisa
- 12-02-16
Second Half of the Story goes Downhill Fast
The fist half of the book is really good. The story flows and it's well written and interesting. The second half bombs, it's as though someone else wrote it. The book went downhill after the tea shop burnt down. The story turns into rubbish and is very boring, predictable and a lot of the time necessary events happen. The storyline is repeated over from different characters perspectives and soon gets repetative. It is predictable in most parts then veers off to a random and very unnecessary event right at the end. The opportunity to evolve the characters and storyline fails miserably. For example the way Harry's father died is silly and boring and very disappointing. I literally fell asleep. Disappointing considering the good start to this book.
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- Marisha Stone
- 09-29-16
must read
the narration is awesome, great storyline. interesting twists and different characters speaking in the story.
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- Kim
- 08-30-16
Really enjoyed the story
Loved it. So much in the book, like the characters. Looking forward to volume 2
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- Noelene
- 02-10-16
A Must to Read
Could not put it down. Great story line right from the start & beautifully narrated by Roger Allam & Emilia Fox. Would recommend this book .
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- Tegan
- 05-19-15
READ THIS BOOK SERIES!!!
I started reading this book series as from a recommendation, from my Dad... Hey I thought at least we will have something to talk about... I was so engrossed by this novel that I bought all the currently available books in the series and listened to them back to back... AMAZING!!!
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- Susan
- 04-09-14
Want a great story that really hooks you?
If you could sum up Only Time Will Tell: Clifton Chronicles, Book 1 in three words, what would they be?
Thoroughly enjoyed this book, all the characters, the storyline, the narrator just a great read had me listening 100% - happily enjoying the story and all of a sudden it finishes at a gripping part - have to quickly download part 2!!
What did you like best about this story?
How you get to know the characters & start to have real empathy for them
Have you listened to any of Roger Allam and Emilia Fox ’s other performances? How does this one compare?
No I havent' but certainly excellent work
Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?
Quite a few
Any additional comments?
Must read
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- Anonymous User
- 01-26-21
well written, well read. Great story.
Archer is full of surprises and adds a twist to all situations. Professionally narrated. looking for the next book.
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- Louis
- 09-21-20
Really enjoyed it
A great listen and well read too. Itching to get into Book 2 of the series.
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- Christine
- 09-10-20
Good Storyline
Good storyline but I didn't realise it was part 1....my fault probably but you need part 2 to see how story ends. Terribly British accents of the narrators takes a bit of getting used to as well.
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- Louise Gellatly
- 01-28-20
another great book from Jeffrey Archer!
I really enjoyed this story and I'm looking forward to reading the other books in the series. It has a good story-line and I liked the narrator.