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  • Sleep in Peace Tonight

  • By: James MacManus
  • Narrated by: William Hope
  • Length: 11 hrs and 7 mins
  • 4.7 out of 5 stars (62 ratings)
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Sleep in Peace Tonight

By: James MacManus
Narrated by: William Hope
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Summary

It’s January 1941, and the Blitz is devastating England. As America maintains its isolationist position, Churchill knows that Britain is doomed without its powerful ally.

Harry Hopkins, President Roosevelt’s most trusted adviser, 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.

©2015 James MacManus (P)2015 W F Howes Ltd

Critic reviews

"Readers will savour this breathtaking ride...a heady, heartbreaking romance" (Pam Jenoff, author of The Kommandant’s Girl)
"London of the Blitz comes vividly to life.... Compulsive reading." (Simon Mawer, author of The Girl who fell From the Sky)

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Churchill, Roosevelt and isolationist USA drama.

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

YES. Wonderful realistic fast flowing politics and romance. Vivid realistic content portrayed by top notch narrator.

What other book might you compare Sleep in Peace Tonight to, and why?

To me this book stands on its own without compare. It covers much varied subject matter from most elements of early 1940s life & politics. It is several books under one cover: all of them extremely enjoyable.

Which scene did you most enjoy?

There are so many incidents in so many places that it is difficult to choose one. I just enjoyed them all.

Did you have an emotional reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

Somewhat sad in places: especially secret work in France and descriptions of blitz.

Any additional comments?

This is a well rounded story about a particular few important years in Anglo American history where personal lives are well melded with the big scene. Cannot recommend author / narrator too highly.

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An astounding book, beautifully narrated

An astounding book, beautifully narrated. What a pleasure to listen to, doesn’t seem possible it is free.

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Exceptional

This is the best story i have listened to on audible and the narrator is simply superb

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Riveting

A cracking story - well told & full of twists What a man what a story what a life

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BRILLIANT AND REALISTIC TALE.

Characters plausible and accounts of the war, blitz etc historically correct... story well told and pace of plots well done\... relationships realistic without being over romanticized and held my interest all the way through.... just sad no more books by this author!

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A refreshing perspective

A very enjoyable listen to a wartime story from a refreshingly different perspective with good characterisation and well read.

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Well researched

Fantastic story, gripping to the end, full of less well known facts. Superbly enjoyable. Sensitively handled horrors of Second World War and beautifully read. Has made me hunger for more works by this author.

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Out of my comfort zone!

Not my usual genre but throughly enjoyed this war time story of Roosevelt’s right hand man, Harry Hopkins and his time with Churchill. Narration was superb! Highly recommended.

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The dark early days of WW2

Interesting story of an American diplomats' experience of liaising between London and Washington prior to USA joining the conflict. What takes this book to new heights is the incredible narration - to make the voices of Roosevelt and Churchill sound authentic is no mean feat. Highly recommended.

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Great story of a momentous time in history

Really enjoyed the book. Face paced and very interesting. The ending was a little signposted but that’s ok, still thoroughly recommended

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