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The Splendid and the Vile: A Saga of Churchill, Family, Defiance during the Blitz by Erik Larson

Larson’s terrific new book is about Britain between May 1940 and May 1941. France had fallen, Russia was still a Nazi ally, and Britain stood alone, facing Nazi forces just across the English Channel. The U.S. was 18 months away from declaring war. Larson’s book chronicles not only the big picture of war, but also the small, gossipy details that make that period come alive. An inspiring read perfect for our times.

Jen, Breakwater Books, Guilford