I felt complete confidence that Archer had command of the story at every stage, right up until the last of many shocking events, which of course sets the stage for the next book in this family saga.

The man Harry believes to be his father was a war hero, but it will be 21 years before Harry discovers how he died, and if he was indeed his father. Once Mum had dropped me off each morning, I would hang around in the yard until she was out of sight, then slope off to the docks. But my father wouldn’t hear of it, and despite my bursting into controlled tears, they still left me standing on the top step with my younger sister Grace. I came here for a good mystery book and I got , predictable twists and dicey situations , obvious and annoying cliffhanger , *I yawned 1000 times* revelations , and the worst ending . It was also made into a successful serial for BBC Radio 4, and was later televised in 1990 by the BBC.He is the only author ever to have been a number one bestseller in fiction (seventeen times), short stories (four times) and non-fiction ( The Prison Diaries ).

Not that there's anything absolutely wrong with the writing, but at times it becomes moralizing, and all the way through it is written in a language that is easily and quickly read. From the internationally bestselling author of Kane and Abel and A Prisoner of Birth comes Only Time Will Tell, the first in an ambitious new series that tells the story of one family across generations, across oceans, from heartbreak to triumph. Meanwhile in Geneva, a millionaire art collector was pronounced dead more than two months ago, but his lawyer continues to represent a dead client . The reader also learns of Clifton's mother, Maisie, who seeks to put a troubled past out of her mind and make a name for herself, all while concerned that Harry might discover the truth about his father.

Thanks to Saint Martins Press and Jeffery Archer for hosting the giveaway that allowed me to experience the magic that is Mr. His team are focused on investigating Detective Jerry Summers, but when he develops a relationship with a member of William's team, the whole operation could be compromised. However, they were difficult enough for me to feel confident that his lordship would not let me down.