Only Time Will Tell

De: Jeffrey Archer

Narrado por: Roger Allam, Emilia Fox

From the internationally bestselling author Jeffrey Archer comes Only Time Will Tell, the first in the ambitious Clifton Chronicles series that tells the story of one family across generations, across oceans, from heartbreak to triumph.

The epic tale of Harry Clifton's life begins in 1920, with the words "I was told that my father was killed in the war." A dock worker in Bristol, Harry never knew his father, but he learns about life on the docks from his uncle, who expects Harry to join him at the shipyard once he's left school. But then an unexpected gift wins him a scholarship to an exclusive boys' school, and his life will never be the same again.

As he enters into adulthood, Harry finally learns how his father really died, but the awful truth only leads him to question, was he even his father? Is he the son of Arthur Clifton, a stevedore who spent his whole life on the docks, or the firstborn son of a scion of West Country society, whose family owns a shipping line?

This introductory novel in Archer's engrossing series The Clifton Chronicles includes a cast of colorful characters and 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. From the docks of working-class England to the bustling streets of 1940 New York City, Only Time Will Tell takes listeners on a journey through to future volumes, which will bring to life one hundred years of recent history to reveal a family story that neither the reader nor Harry Clifton himself could ever have imagined.

Reseñas de la Crítica

“Archer delivers another page-turning, heart-stopping saga, with delightful twists, and a surprise ending… readers will surely wait for the next with bated breath.” —Publishers Weekly

“General readers as well as Archer fans will enjoy this unforgettable tale, which abounds with cliff-hangers that propel its intriguing and intricate plot.” —Library Journal (starred review)

“What appears at the outset to be a straightforward coming-of-age tale becomes, by the end, a saga of power, betrayal, and bitter hatred. The novel ends on a deliberately dark note, setting the stage for the sequel…An outstanding effort from a reliable veteran.” —Booklist (starred Review)

“I was utterly hooked. It was an absurdly enjoyable read.” —Anthony Horowitz, Daily Telegraph (London)

“A dynamite commercial novel…Archer brings it off with panache.” —The Washington Post on A Prisoner of Birth

“A compelling read…The pace never flags.” —Newsday (New York) on A Prisoner of Birth


“A storyteller in the class of Alexandre Dumas.” —The Washington Post on A Twist in the Tale

“Kane and Abel…that classic of modern literature.” —The Times (London)

Loved it

Okay... I have been waiting for a new Jeffrey Archer book for a long time. This one doesn't disappoint... great story... great characters... fantastic narration. Can't wait for the sequels.

Great story albeit somewhat predictable

Where does Only Time Will Tell rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

Above average

What other book might you compare Only Time Will Tell to and why?

The Potato Factory

Which character – as performed by Roger Allam and Emelia Fox – was your favorite?

Maizie

If you could take any character from Only Time Will Tell out to dinner, who would it be and why?

Old Jack

Any additional comments?

At the end of the book set about 1940, Harry is read his Miranda rights. I don't think they were routinely read unti 1966.

Holds your attention!

My most memorable moment was when he discovered how his mom was getting him and paying for him to go to school. Can't wait to read the next book In the trilogy.

Great multi faceted storytelling

Looking forward to the rest of the chronicles to see where Harry ends up next.

The narrators Roger Allen Emilia Fox were enjoyed.

Would you consider the audio edition of Only Time Will Tell to be better than the print version?

The narrators Roger Allen Emilia Fox were enjoyed.

Which character – as performed by Roger Allam and Emilia Fox – was your favorite?

Harry of course

Who was the most memorable character of Only Time Will Tell and why?

old Jack

Any additional comments?

I was enjoying the last couple of chapters when suddenly I was hearing
someone talking about the book ... I thought, huh? What is going on here?
It was not a good ending ~ it left the reader hanging. So I decided to write
my own ending and not to order #2 in the series ~ or any of the others.