Lady Clementine

New 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 who had the most influence during World War I and World War II: Clementine Churchill.

In 1909, Clementine Churchill 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. Just before he stumbles, Clementine grabs him by his suit jacket. This will not be the last time Clementine Churchill saves her husband.

LADY CLEMENTINE is the ferocious story of the brilliant and 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 either to expectations or to enemies.

Praise

“This outstanding story deserves wide readership. Readers who appreciate strong, intelligent female leads; or those who just want to read a compelling page-turner will enjoy this gem of a novel.”
—Library Journal, STARRED

“[A] fascinating fictionalized account of the consummate political wife.”
—People Magazine

Glamour Magazine’s “Best Books of 2020”

“This week’s hottest new book releases.”
—USA Today

“[A] fascinating historical novel about Clementine, Winston Churchill’s wife, keen political partner, and trusted confidant.”
—Christian Science Monitor

“Ms. Benedict’s portrayal of the wife of arguably the most famous prime minister in British history makes Clementine a heroine in her own right.”
— Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

“This fictionalized account of Clementine Churchill’s life weaves together fact and fiction to tell the story of the woman who stood beside the famed prime minister.”
—PopSugar (Best New Books Coming out in 2020)

“Winning . . the personality of Clementine reverberates in this intimate, first-person account. An intriguing novel and the focus on the heroic counsel of a woman that has national and international impacts will resonate in the present day.”
—Publishers Weekly

“Benedict’s well-researched, illuminating account of a complex, intelligent woman will undoubtedly be enjoyed by fans of Melanie Benjamin and Nancy Horan.”
—Booklist

With a historian’s eye and a writer’s heart, Benedict provides an unforgettable glimpse into the private world of a brilliant woman whose impact and influence on world events deserves to be acknowledged.”
—Lynda Cohen Loigman, USA Today Bestselling author of The Two-Family House and The Wartime Sisters

“Lady Clementine’s powerful and spirited story is both compelling and immersive. Benedict skillfully paints a vivid picture of the times and life of Clementine, the remarkable woman who was the steady force beside Winston Churchill.”
—Patti Callahan Henry, New York Times bestselling author of Becoming Mrs. Lewis

“Benedict is a true master at weaving the threads of the past into a compelling story for today. Here is the fictionalized account of the person who was the unequivocal wind beneath Winston Churchill’s wings—a woman whose impact on the world-shaper that was WWII has been begging to be told. A remarkable story of a remarkable woman.”
—Susan Meissner, bestselling author of The Last Year of the War

“One of SheReads Most Anticipated Books of 2020”