The Clifton Chronicles: This Was a Man (Book 7)

The final, breathtaking chapter of The Clifton Chronicles brings Jeffrey Archer’s multi-generational saga to a powerful and moving conclusion.

Opening in the 1990s, the story follows Harry Clifton as he begins to write his most ambitious work yet, while his wife Emma, now a Dame and a pillar of the British establishment, receives an unexpected call from 10 Downing Street. As they both reflect on a century of triumphs and tragedies, the family must prepare for a future without the foundations that have held them together for so long.

Meanwhile, their son Sebastian Clifton has become the Chairman of Farthings Bank, but his success is clouded by a personal crisis that will test his resolve and his loyalty to the family name. From the hallowed halls of the House of Lords to the vibrant landscape of a changing Britain, This Was a Man is a masterclass in storytelling—a tale of legacy, love, and the ultimate passing of the torch.