Lady Clementine

A Novel

By: Marie Benedict

Narrated by: Elizabeth Sastre

Length: 10 hrs and 50 mins

Publisher's summary

From Marie Benedict, the New York Times best-selling 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 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 will save her husband.

Lady Clementine is the ferocious story of the 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.

Also by Marie Benedict:
The Only Woman in the Room
The Other Einstein
Carnegie's Maid

Praise for Lady Clementine:

"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 WW2 has been begging to be told. A remarkable story of remarkable woman." (Susan Meissner, best-selling author of The Last Year of the War)

"The atmospheric prose of Marie Benedict draws me in every single time. Lady Clementine's powerful and spirited story is both compelling and immersive. Benedict fully inhabits the measured and intelligent voice of Clementine Churchill. Entranced throughout, I discovered the secrets behind a familiar story I thought I knew. Deftly moving from the early nineteen hundreds through World War II, 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 best-selling author of Becoming Mrs. Lewis)

"In her latest novel, Lady Clementine, Marie Benedict has gifted us all with another thoughtful and illuminating behind-the-scenes look at one of history's most unusual and extraordinary women. Benedict stuns readers with a glorious assortment of Clementine Churchill's most personal secrets: her scandalous childhood, her unexpected role as a social outsider, her maternal insecurities, and the daily struggles she faces to smooth her husband's political blunders and to keep up with his relentless demands for guidance and attention. 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 author of The Two-Family House and The Wartime Sisters)

©2020 Marie Benedict (P)2020 Audible, Inc.

Fascinating & Personal

I honestly knew nothing about Clementine Churchill before starting this book.
It’s a journal-style view of her life from Meeting Winston through the end of WWII. It encompasses their personal and political endeavors, while highlighting the friction and strife of being a woman, let alone a woman of power. Some of the best moments were the emotional family dynamics, layered in with a struggle to balance being a mother and serving her country. It goes to show that all families struggle with addiction, loss, and work-life balance.
Elizabeth Sastre does a great job carrying Clementine’s story, as well as all the family and interim characters. Her portrayals of the Roosevelts were my favorite.

Perfect choice of narrator

Ms Sastre is the perfect narrator for this excellent book. When reading some of Winston’s first person utterances she used the perfect tone and cadence to portray what marriage to this unusual man entailed. No wonder Clementine needed extended periods away for her mental well-being! We owe a great deal to her for the outcome of WW2.

Great writing, great narration

Clemmie drove me a little bit crazy but Marie Benedict did her job excellently. Astute research and well articulated history.

Great read

This was a thought provoking book with so much history! . I really enjoyed iClemintine’s story.

Great Glimpse

Great glimpse into an mportant Woman's contributions at a time when there were so many limits. Clearly she was quite brilliant and did what she could to influence events considering norms and expectations.

Who knew?!

I am so grateful to know the remarkable influence of Mrs Churchill on not only her husband but upon history and women of her time and beyond.

All Around Superb

Superb Character Development
Superb Story
Superb Historical Figure
Superb Author
Superb Narration
Superb History Lesson

Mesmerizing

Once I got into this I never wanted to leave Clementine's perspective, life, marriage. Not perfect, not a great mom, that's for sure, but a strong, fascinating woman who figured out who maneuver around a great and possibly overbearing man and who witness most of 20th century history.

important women behind famous men

Although this is fiction, it is based on true research. So glad that the importance of. women behind famous men is recognized.

Inspiring Story- Great Period History

This is well written. I enjoyed the read. I felt like I was right there with Clemmy. I highly recommend this to everyone.