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In the wake of an IRA bombing, Harry Clifton inherits a struggling radio station and seizes the opportunity to use it as a platform for his friend, a political prisoner held in captivity. As Harry champions the cause, his brother Giles battles to establish a political career amid the nation's shifting landscape. Meanwhile, the shadow of a dangerous past threatens Sebastian's engagement, forcing the Clifton family to confront their hidden truths. The novel weaves themes of family loyalty, political intrigue, and the enduring power of friendship set against the backdrop of contemporary England.
First publish date: 2015
Genre: Historical Fiction/20th Century Historical Fiction
Authors: Jeffrey Archer
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