The Clifton Chronicles
Books in Order.
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Only Time Will Tell (2011)
Start with Only Time Will Tell (2011), which is book 1, and read in publication order.
Start with Only Time Will Tell (2011), which is book 1, and read in publication order. The seven novels follow Harry Clifton and the Barrington family from 1919 onward, and each book ends on a cliffhanger that the next one picks up.
The complete reading order for the The Clifton Chronicles series by Jeffrey Archer. Below you'll find the authoritative guide on how to read the books in order, including publication dates and chronological timeline placements.
Where to start
Start with Only Time Will Tell (2011), which is book 1, and read in publication order. The seven novels follow Harry Clifton and the Barrington family from 1919 onward, and each book ends on a cliffhanger that the next one picks up.
- •Cometh the Hour and This Was a Man were both published in 2016; This Was a Man is the final book.
At a Glance
- First Book:Only Time Will Tell
- Latest Book:This Was a Man
- Timeline:2011 - 2016
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Frequently Asked Questions
What order should I read The Clifton Chronicles in?
Start with Only Time Will Tell (2011), which is book 1, and read in publication order. The seven novels follow Harry Clifton and the Barrington family from 1919 onward, and each book ends on a cliffhanger that the next one picks up.
How many books are in The Clifton Chronicles?
7 main books, published 2011–2016.
Can I read The Clifton Chronicles out of order?
It's best not to. The books build on each other, so reading out of order spoils earlier twists.