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Sleep in Peace Tonight

By: James MacManus
Narrated by: William Hope
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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 Historical Fiction Mystery Women's Fiction England Franklin D Roosevelt Fiction Imperialism War Military Suspense

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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Great narration making all the characters come to life. It deals with a time where the world was vulnerable and Britain was fighting alone. America slow to enter the war and Churchill’s back room meetings to get them on side! Really enjoyable!

Gripping historical novel

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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.

Churchill, Roosevelt and isolationist USA drama.

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Based on true events and real people an excellent novel has come out of this. Very listenable.

A believable story

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Enjoyed the historical flow of this book, as well as the relationships imagined between the principal characters

Great historical insight into 2nd world war

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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!

BRILLIANT AND REALISTIC TALE.

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