Sleep in Peace Tonight - Brossura

James MacManus

Brossura

ISBN 10: 0715650610 ISBN 13: 9780715650615

Casa editrice: Duckworth, 2016

Riassunto

It is January 1941, and the Blitz is devastating England. Food supplies are low and tube stations have become bomb shelters. As the U.S. maintains its sceptical isolationist position, Winston Churchill knows that Britain is doomed without the aid of its powerful ally. As bombs rain down over London a weary Harry Hopkins, President Roosevelt's most trusted advisor, is sent to London as his emissary and comes face to face with the Prime Minister himself and an attractive and determined young female driver who may not be what she seems. In Sleep in Peace Tonight, a tale of loyalty, love, and the sacrifices made in the name of each, James MacManus conjures to life not only Blitz-era London and the behind the scenes at the White House, but also the poignant lives of personalities that shaped the course of history during Britain's darkest hour.

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Recensione:

'A thrilling story that wears its research lightly... a heart-rending romance.' Sunday Mirror

'Gripping, superbly researched... a moving love story.' The Times

'Meticulously researched.' The Sunday Times

'This reader was on the edge of her seat... a riveting, behind-the-scenes story of a clash of wills, late night telephone calls, big personalities and political stalemate.' Daily Mail

London of the Blitz comes vividly to life, as does the angst ridden figure of Roosevelt's special envoy to Churchill, Harry Hopkins. Compulsive reading.' Simon Mawer, author of The Glass Room

'Readers will savour this breathtaking ride, that is both a heady, heartbreaking romance and a chance to witness this critical moment in history from the shoulders of giants fantastic!' Pam Jenoff, author of The Kommandant's Girl

'An enlightening and deeply pleasurable read.' --Margaret Leroy, author of The Soldier's Wife

'Meticulously researched.' --The Sunday Times

'This reader was on the edge of her seat ... a riveting, behind-the-scenes story of a clash of wills, late night telephone calls, big personalities and political stalemate.' --Daily Mail

L'autore:

James MacManus is the managing director of The Times Literary Supplement. After studying at St Andrews University he began his career in journalism at the Daily Express in Manchester. Joining the Guardian in 1972, he later became Paris, and then Africa and Middle East Correspondent. His acclaimed debut work, Ocean Devil (2008), about the life of a young English adventurer in China was made into a film starring Jonathan Rhys Meyers, The Children of the Silk Road. James' first novel, On the Broken Shore, was published in 2010. This was followed by Black Venus (2013) the story of the French poet Charles Baudelaire and his mistress Jeanne Duval, and his first World War II novel Sleep in Peace Tonight. Twice divorced with three children James MacManus lives quietly in Dulwich, London.

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• Editore: Duckworth
• Data di pubblicazione: 2016
• ISBN 10: 0715650610
• ISBN 13: 9780715650615
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 360