Best Kept Secret

Ambition, Power, and the Secrets That Could Shatter It All

Best Kept Secret by Jeffrey Archer is the third gripping installment in the acclaimed Clifton Chronicles, a multi-generational saga of love, politics, and family legacy. Set in post-war Britain, this captivating novel follows Harry Clifton—now a successful author—and his wife Emma as they navigate new challenges in both their personal lives and the public eye.

When the untimely death of Emma’s father, Sir Hugo Barrington, sparks a fierce battle over the family fortune and control of the Barrington Shipping Company, long-buried secrets threaten to destroy everything the Cliftons and Barringtons have worked for. As politics, ambition, and betrayal converge, loyalties are tested and dangerous enemies emerge.

A Family Legacy on the Brink

From the power corridors of Westminster to the elite halls of English society, Best Kept Secret delivers Archer’s trademark blend of compelling characters, sharp dialogue, and masterful plotting. With twists that keep you guessing and stakes that couldn’t be higher, it’s a tale of determination, deception, and the high cost of keeping secrets.

Perfect for fans of sweeping family sagas and historical fiction packed with drama and intrigue, this novel is another unforgettable chapter in the Clifton legacy.