The Sins Of The Father

Literary Awards Goodreads Choice Award Nominee for Historical Fiction (2012). In Jeffrey Archer's captivating novel, The Sins of the Father, the gripping story of the Clifton family continues with new challenges, secrets, and unexpected turns. Here's a summary of the plot:

Set in New York in 1939, Tom Bradshaw finds himself arrested and accused of murdering his own brother. Facing a first-degree murder charge, Tom is desperate to avoid a harsh sentence. Sefton Jelks, a prominent Manhattan lawyer, offers his services pro bono, promising Tom a lighter punishment. With no other options and limited resources, Tom reluctantly accepts Jelks' offer, believing it to be his best chance at a fair trial.

During the trial, Tom is found guilty and sentenced accordingly. However, Jelks suddenly disappears, leaving Tom to question his motives and the true nature of the defense he provided. To prove his innocence, Tom realizes he may need to reveal his true identity, a secret he has vowed to protect in order to safeguard the woman he loves.

Meanwhile, the woman in question travels to New York, leaving behind their son in England. Driven by love and unwilling to accept the belief that Tom perished at sea, she is determined to find him. Her only lead is an unopened letter that has been sitting untouched on a mantelpiece in Bristol for over a year.

As the story unfolds, family loyalties are tested, secrets unravel, and the narrative takes readers from the streets of Bristol to the corporate boardrooms of Manhattan. With Jeffrey Archer's skillful storytelling, readers can expect a tale filled with suspense, complex relationships, and a race against time to uncover the truth.

Note: The information provided above is a fictional summary based on the style and themes commonly found in Jeffrey Archer's novels. It does not correspond to any specific book in the Clifton Chronicles series.