As the story reaches 1940, the outbreak of World War II forces Harry into a desperate choice. He must decide between taking his hard-earned place at or joining the fight against Hitler. The book concludes on a major cliffhanger—a signature of Archer’s storytelling—that shifts the setting from England to the streets of New York City. 5. Literary and Historical Context
The Clifton Chronicles, Volume 1 (Jeffrey Archer) Time Period: 1919–1940 Themes: Parentage, Social Mobility, Meritocracy vs. Privilege 1. Plot Overview: The Genesis of Harry Clifton [S2E1] Only Time Will Tell
The antagonist whose lack of ethics and pursuit of power through manipulation serve as a foil to Harry’s merit-based rise. 4. The "Season Finale": A Cliffhanger Ending As the story reaches 1940, the outbreak of