--- product_id: 8277408 title: "Only Time Will Tell: The Clifton Chronicles, Book 1" brand: "jeffrey archer" price: "€ 19.05" currency: EUR in_stock: false reviews_count: 10 url: https://www.desertcart.pt/products/8277408-only-time-will-tell-the-clifton-chronicles-book-1 store_origin: PT region: Portugal --- # Only Time Will Tell: The Clifton Chronicles, Book 1 **Brand:** jeffrey archer **Price:** € 19.05 **Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Only Time Will Tell: The Clifton Chronicles, Book 1 by jeffrey archer - **How much does it cost?** € 19.05 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Currently out of stock - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.pt](https://www.desertcart.pt/products/8277408-only-time-will-tell-the-clifton-chronicles-book-1) ## Best For - jeffrey archer enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted jeffrey archer brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Only Time Will Tell: The Clifton Chronicles, Book 1 ## Images ![Only Time Will Tell: The Clifton Chronicles, Book 1 - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51jJ7GcmdHL.jpg) ![Only Time Will Tell: The Clifton Chronicles, Book 1 - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51d4XOtwUmL.jpg) ![Only Time Will Tell: The Clifton Chronicles, Book 1 - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41E+FtzW1CL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ SUPERB. BUY. *by B***U on Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on March 21, 2023* An absorbing tale of well developed characters who affect the protagonist, young Harry, in an unpredictable kaleidoscope of love, greed, rivalry, honor. So impressed by this first volume, that I, therefore, purchased the entire set of the Clifton Chronicles. Rather than buying the first volume as a barometer of gaging literary excellence, I strongly recommend purchasing the complete series for a better bargain. The author possesses an innate deft brilliance highlighted with a seamless eloquence enticing the reader to shut the world out of all distractions. Thoroughly enjoyable. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Book one in the Clifton Chronicles *by M***O on Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on December 5, 2016* This is the first book in the series of the Clifton Chronicles of which I found out about when I heard about the last book of series, so I decided to start from the beginning of the story. We are introduced to Harry Clifton and his mother Maise Clifton who is a widow of Arthur Clifton. A little backstory occurs prior before birth of Harry from Maise's viewpoint. She had accompanied Arthur and her brother to place for a celebration but she took a side step trip meeting up a man with whom she had sex. In those days (1920's) very little methods were used to prevent pregnancy but she figured with her impending marriage to Arthur, it wouldn't make any difference if she got pregnant and she could actually enjoy the marriage bed considering the worse part was taken care of. Because of the close timing between her having sex for the first time and marriage,there was always a doubt about who the real father was. but Harry seemed to resemble Arthur. At the beginning of Harry's story, he is presented as a very intelligent child but bored with school so he is constantly playing truant and spending time with The Old Man who lives in a converted railcar in shipyard.Harry was told his father died in the Great War WWI. Harry likes to sing in the choir and the choir mistress when she hears his voice decides to get him a scholarship to good school with boarding included but he has to also pass regular grades besides choir. He gets unexpected aid from the Old Man and his teacher when he puts mind to study.. Harry received the scholarship and gets to go to the school where he meets his soon to be best friend Giles Barrington.. When he is invited to Giles home for a birthday party, he meets Emma, the sister and Elizabeth, the mother and the father Hugo Barrington. Both the sister and mother treat Harry with warmth but the father acts with noticed coldness. Another backstory kept hidden by all parties involved. Hugo was in charged of Barrington Industries on the night of Arthur Cliftom's disappearance and Maise's brother Stanley was his dock mate in working at job. Apparently the boat being worked on, had needed something done on space underneath the inner hull and Arthur had not left that area when the inner hull was sealed so he was trapped inside. Stanley tried to get Hugo to reopen that part because he was sure Arthur was trapped but Hugo only took 5 minutes of checking and refused to open hull because it would cause major delays. By the next morning both Stanley and Hugo knew Arthur had been trapped inside. Hugo bribed Stanley with 5 pound notes to keep quiet and then had him arrested for thief of that same money to get him out of area. Nothing was done for Arthur's widow Maise, in fact she was banned from coming on the premise.But Hugo never realized that the Old Man had seen and heard everything. Hugo realized who Maise is when she comes to see him after Arthur has been missing for almost a week. ( the one night stand). He also realizes that Harry could be his son when he meets him at Giles birthday based on birthdate and shared color-blindness trait, hence the coldness. (It effects who inherits the title and estate). Hugo is determined to undermine everything for Harry and his family instead of owning up to his indiscretion. Harry's mother's struggle to make a living despite all obstacles is amazing considering the time period (1929-1939). During this book, Harry learns about his father's death and the circumstances of his birth and the questions of whether or not Hugo Barrington is his father and he resolves to find out the answer. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great author *by D***S on Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on April 24, 2023* The book was 4 short stories. I’ve read most of his novels and enjoyed the 4 short stories of this book. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.pt/products/8277408-only-time-will-tell-the-clifton-chronicles-book-1](https://www.desertcart.pt/products/8277408-only-time-will-tell-the-clifton-chronicles-book-1) --- *Product available on Desertcart Portugal* *Store origin: PT* *Last updated: 2026-10-08*