From Marie Benedict, the New York Times bestselling author of The Only Woman in the Room! An incredible novel that focuses on one of the people with the most influence during World War I and World War II: Clementine Churchill.
In 1909, Clementine steps off a train with her new husband, Winston. An angry woman emerges from the crowd to attack, shoving him in the direction of an oncoming train. … him in the direction of an oncoming train. Just before he stumbles, Clementine grabs him by his suit jacket. This will not be the last time Clementine Churchill will save her husband.
Lady Clementine is the ferocious story of the ambitious woman beside Winston Churchill, the story of a partner who did not flinch through the sweeping darkness of war, and who would not surrender to expectations or to enemies.
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Other Bestselling Historical Fiction from Marie Benedict:
The Mystery of Mrs. Christie
The Only Woman in the Room
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I had no idea the power and influence that Clementine Churchill had with Winston Churchill and the world until reading this book. This is a well written historical fiction that kept me wanting to get through my work day so I could read more, learn more, about this amazing woman. More good books like this need to be written about women in our history.
I learned so much about Lady Churchill’s public and behind the scenes contributions to Britain’s WWII efforts. What a woman!
I learned some interesting details of history from this book.
The format of the book, each chapter jumping from one time to another, potentially a significant time in the future, left me uncomfortable.
The basic story line was solid and very interesting.
The book starts in 1908 and ends in 1945. That is an enormous span of years to cover.
The book could have easily been two or three times longer to cover all that time.
But the author focused on the “high” points, specifically of Clementine’s “world”.
A fascinating view of their world and their time.
A bit challenging to read due to the choppiness, but quite informative.
Very interesting, but a little long.
Excellent story about Winston Chruchill’s wife, Clementine. A strong intelligent woman overshadowed by her husband.
Very well written.
Different point of view for WW1 and WW2 from Lady Clementine’s experience…also know as Mrs Winston Churchill. Interesting to hear about Clementine’s involvement with her husband’s career. Lady Clementine was a force in Winston’s career but sadly their children paid the price. I really enjoyed reading and learning about this time in history.
Thank you to NetGalley for an ARC of this book. All opinions are my own.
A wonderful tribute to a historical figure that there is not alot written about. Fascinating! Historical events seen through a different set of eyes. I loved it.
If you were working –Above & Beyond– to build a Business, while raising your kids, you’ll be amazed that you can actually Relate to this dynamic, worldly woman.
In fact, anyone who feels that they could have paid more attention to raising their children, rather than growing a business, fighting for a cause, building a career, will be enriched, as well as educated, by reading this book about Mrs. Winston Churchill.
Nw understanding of history and the humanizing of characters that we read about in history class. Gives an interesting take on the women behind the men who are credited with success.
Many times behind a great man, is a great woman and this is so true in the life of Winston Churchill and his wife, Clementine. I did not want to put this one down. The author’s detailed research shines through and you get an up close look at the Churchill’s relationship during one of the most trying times. Put this one of your want to read list.
Lady Clementine by Marie Benedict is a delightful and enthralling historical fiction/biography of the incredible Clementine Churchill.
It encompasses how they met, what she was thinking during this courtship, as well as their early years of marriage through the end of WWII. While I would have loved to read about the remainder of her life, I feel that the book ended on a romantic and satisfying point in her life, and it was fitting for this novel.
I have to say I have always been a huge fan of Ms Benedict and have read, and enjoyed, all of her novels. This one did not disappoint.
I have so much respect for Ms Churchill, and learned so much more about her through this story. The author clearly did her research and brings nothing but respect and has created a wonderful piece that does justice to an amazing and classy woman.
I think I like Clementine so much because she is imperfect. Yes, she is strong, passionate, caring, selfless, intelligent, and fiery, but yet she has her weaknesses (an imperfect mother, bouts of anxiety), but she is impressive enough to call herself out on these issues and honestly does what she can to better herself.
I will read more on Clementine because this novel has created that inspiration for me to find out as much as I can. That is a huge compliment to the author.
5/5 stars enthusiastically