New York, 1939. Tom Bradshaw is arrested for first degree murder. He stands accused of killing his brother. When Sefton Jelks, a top Manhattan lawyer, offers his services for nothing, penniless Tom has little choice but to accept his assurance of a lighter sentence. After Tom is tried, found guilty and sentenced, Jelks disappears, and the only way for him to prove his innocence would be to reveal his true identity – something that he has sworn never to do in order to protect the woman he loves. Meanwhile, the young woman in question travels to New York, leaving their son behind in England, having decided she'll do whatever it takes to find the man she was to marry – unwilling to believe that he died at sea. The only proof she has is a letter. A letter that has remained unopened on a mantelpiece in Bristol for over a year. In Jeffrey Archer's epic novel, family loyalties are stretched to their limits as secrets unravel, and the story moves from the backstreets of Bristol to the boardrooms of Manhattan. Join the great storyteller on a journey where there are no stop signs, no cul-de-sacs and no dead ends.

The Sins of the Father is the second book in The Clifton Chronicles series by Jeffrey Archer. This gripping novel continues the story of the Clifton family, exploring themes of love, betrayal, and redemption. Set in the backdrop of the early 20th century, the book follows the lives of Harry Clifton and his family as they navigate through the challenges of wealth, power, and family secrets. With its compelling narrative and well-developed characters, The Sins of the Father is a must-read for fans of historical fiction and family sagas.