The Splendid and the Vile

"Erik Larson is one of America’s greatest writers of nonfiction, and with his latest book, he turns his sharp eye to Winston Churchill’s first year as prime minister of the United Kingdom. Larson delves into Churchill and his family and also provides a gripping account of the Blitz, paying attention to its effects on ordinary Britons. You don’t have to be a history buff to love this bravura performance by one of America’s greatest storytellers."

"We had great fun reading Erik Larson's rip-roaring description of Churchill's first year as prime minister."