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In the concluding volume of the Clifton Chronicles, Jeffrey Archer brings the sprawling family saga to a close. The story spans Whitehall, Bristol, and the art world, intertwining politics, banking, and personal drama. As Giles Barrington uncovers surprises about his wife, Harry writes his magnum opus, and Emma faces a surprising offer from former Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher, the Clifton family must confront revelations and hardships that threaten to upend their lives.
First publish date: 2016
Genre: Historical Fiction/20th Century Historical Fiction
Authors: Jeffrey Archer
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