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The Churchill Secret KBO (Volume 6)
| Author: |
Smith, Jonathan |
| Binding: |
Paperback
|
| List Price: | $14.99 |
| Our Price: | $3.75 USD |
| Qty Avail: | 1 |
| ISBN: | 9780349140254 |
| Publisher: | Abacus |
| Language: | English |
| Page Count: | 208 |
| Publication Date: | 2/2/2016 |
| Size: | 7.75" l x 5.00" w x 0.63" |
| Series: | N/A |
| Category | Subject |
|---|---|
| Tweens Fiction | Comics & Graphic Novels |
KBO: The Churchill Secret centers on Winston Churchill during June 1953, a period less well known in popular history. After a diplomatic dinner in 10 Downing Street on 23 June, Churchill apparently suffers a stroke.
Because Churchill is elderly, Prime Minister, and a towering public figure, there’s a lot at stake: his health, his ability to lead, public confidence in the government, and political rivalry (notably Anthony Eden, his deputy) are all involved.
The plot tracks Churchill’s summer of recovery: bedbound for months, the concern of his inner circle, the secrecy around his illness (newspapers, press, government dealing with the matter), and whether he’ll be fit enough to resume his role on the world stage. The narrative also focuses on his relationships — especially with his wife Clementine, a nurse who cares for him, and the way he copes inwardly with ageing, vulnerability, loss of full power.
“KBO” stands for “Keep Buggering On”, a phrase associated with Churchill’s stoic style; the title highlights Churchill’s determination and stubbornness even when his health seems to fail him.
