2020 has been described in lots of ways. For my reading life, 2020 has largely been dominated with The Clifton Chronicles that culminated in this final novel of the series. Archer’s novel did not disappoint. I found myself laughing, hoping, and crying throughout and thought the conclusion of the story was very fitting.
Giles and Karin return to Berlin just as the Berlin Wall is falling. Grace and Emma must deal with the changing views of women as the century begins to come to a close. Harry and Emma face unexpected challenges as Harry pens his literary masterpiece; their love affair concludes in a beautiful expression of love that could only be imagined on the pages of the novel. Giles’ eulogy of his dearest friend is a moving tribute that recalls many of the series’ most memorable passages and explores how his own life has been changed as a result of his unlikely friendship with Harry.
If you are looking for a lovely family saga to dive into, look no further than The Clifton Chronicles. Memorable characters, historical backdrops, and exciting plots make this a series not to be missed.
How am I going to follow up this beloved series? I’m returning to a favorite author and reading The Book of Two Ways by Jodi Picoult as the year begins to wind down. This story of an Egyptologist is intriguing from the beginning. I’ll let you know more about it in this weekend’s update once I get a little farther into the novel.
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