Churchill's Secret by Jonathan Smith (English) Paperback Book

Description: Churchill's Secret by Jonathan Smith A story of great human triumph in the life of a much loved public figure - a TV tie-in edition published alongside the major ITV drama starring Michael Gambon, Lindsay Duncan and Rachel Stirling. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Nineteen-fifty-three is synonymous in the British memory with the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II on 2 June. But less well known is what happened in 10 Downing Street on 23 June. With Anthony Eden vying for power, the elderly Prime Minister, Winston Churchill, must maintain the confidence of his government, the press and the public. But after a diplomatic dinner in which he is on typically sparkling form, Churchills Italian dining companions are rushed out of the building and his doctor called. The Prime Minister has had a stroke.Churchill is bedbound throughout the summer, and while secrecy agreements have been struck with leading newspaper barons, the potential impact of his health on public life is never far from the minds of his inner circle. With the help of a devoted young nurse and his indomitable wife, Clementine, Churchill gradually recoups his health. But will he be fit enough to represent Britain on the world stage? Notes A TV tie-in edition of Smiths 7th novel, which has been adapted into a major new ITV series. Set in the 1950s, it sees a bedbound Winston Churchill who, following a stroke, struggle to be fit enough to represent Britain on the world stage. From the author of Summer In February. Back Cover 10 Downing Street, June 1953: seventy-eight year old Sir Winston Churchill still holds the most powerful position in the land. On the brink of a summit in Bermuda to barter a peace with Russia, the great man is felled by a devastating stroke. And yet it would take many years for the world to know precisely how close Britain had come to catastrophe. With his foreign secretary Anthony Eden in Boston for emergency surgery, the situation becomes critical: there is no one at Britains helm. As Churchill lies fighting for his life, the people must believe all is well. In the months that follow, his devoted wife Clemmie and a handful of loyal companions rally to the Prime Ministers support in his clandestine sickroom. None of them knows if he will survive, but they keep the faith as once more their inspiring leader goes into battle. At once gripping and uplifting, Jonathan Smiths brilliantly imaginative recreation of an astonishing sequence of events sheds new light on the wit, bravery and determination of an incorrigible man who lived by his own legendary motto: KBO - Keep Buggering On. Flap 10 Downing Street, June 1953: seventy-eight year old Sir Winston Churchill still holds the most powerful position in the land. On the brink of a summit in Bermuda to barter a peace with Russia, the great man is felled by a devastating stroke. And yet it would take many years for the world to know precisely how close Britain had come to catastrophe. With his foreign secretary Anthony Eden in Boston for emergency surgery, the situation becomes critical: there is no one at Britains helm. As Churchill lies fighting for his life, the people must believe all is well. In the months that follow, his devoted wife Clemmie and a handful of loyal companions rally to the Prime Ministers support in his clandestine sickroom. None of them knows if he will survive, but they keep the faith as once more their inspiring leader goes into battle. At once gripping and uplifting, Jonathan Smiths brilliantly imaginative recreation of an astonishing sequence of events sheds new light on the wit, bravery and determination of an incorrigible man who lived by his own legendary motto: KBO - Keep Buggering On. Author Biography Jonathan Smith was educated in Wales and at St Johns College, Cambridge. KBO: The Churchill Secret, his seventh novel, is being adapted into a major ITV drama. An earlier novel, Summer in February, was made into a feature film, starring Dan Stevens and Dominic Cooper. Review Praise for Jonathan Smith: Jonathan Smiths style is in keeping with the breezy naturalism with which Munnings and Laura Knight painted - Times Literary SupplementAn excellent and subtle novelistSubtle, accomplished and absorbing . . . a real and serious talent Long Description Nineteen-fifty-three is synonymous in the British memory with the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II on 2 June. But less well known is what happened in 10 Downing Street on 23 June. With Anthony Eden vying for power, the elderly Prime Minister, Winston Churchill, must maintain the confidence of his government, the press and the public. But after a diplomatic dinner in which he is on typically sparkling form, Churchills Italian dining companions are rushed out of the building and his doctor called. The Prime Minister has had a stroke.Churchill is bedbound throughout the summer, and while secrecy agreements have been struck with leading newspaper barons, the potential impact of his health on public life is never far from the minds of his inner circle. With the help of a devoted young nurse and his indomitable wife, Clementine, Churchill gradually recoups his health. But will he be fit enough to represent Britain on the world stage? Review Quote Delightful, funny, heart-warming Promotional "Headline" A story of great human triumph in the life of a much loved public figure - a TV tie-in edition published alongside the major ITV drama starring Michael Gambon, Lindsay Duncan and Rachel Stirling. Description for Sales People Churchills Secret is to be made into a major ITV drama to be broadcast in autumn 2015 Details ISBN034914141X Author Jonathan Smith Year 2015 ISBN-10 034914141X ISBN-13 9780349141411 Media Book Pages 208 Publisher Little, Brown Book Group Imprint Abacus Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom Birth 1942 DEWEY 823.914 Format Paperback Language English UK Release Date 2015-12-03 Publication Date 2015-12-03 Audience General NZ Release Date 2016-02-08 AU Release Date 2016-02-08 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:136422282;

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