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Marie Benedict

Lady Clementine

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2020

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Part 4, Chapters 27-45

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Part 4, Chapter 27 Summary

September 1, 1939

London, England

At parliament, Clementine watches from the gallery as Winston waits to speak. Hitler has invaded Poland, and Neville Chamberlain, then prime minister, has failed to appease Hitler. Clementine recalls how clearly she and Winston have recognized Hitler’s aggression, noting that Chartwell became a center for those who recognized Hitler’s threat. Back in the present, Clementine catalogs how Winston and his fellow politicians will demonstrate Chamberlain’s weakness.

Part 4, Chapter 28 Summary

September 3, 1939

London, England

After Churchill’s activities on September 1, Chamberlain declares war on Germany. The first of many air raid sirens blares out, and the Churchills take shelter with others, who take solace from Winston’s and Clementine’s calm. Winston meets with Chamberlain later in the day. Clementine waits in their car in front of 10 Downing Street, until Winston appears. Grinning, he tells the driver to take them to Admiralty Street. Chamberlain has made Winston first lord of the admiralty.

Part 4, Chapter 29 Summary

May 6 and 10, 1940

London and Hertfordshire, England

Clementine surveys Admiralty House, which they have converted to a center for naval operations, transforming the large state rooms and living spaces into working areas. Clementine removes much of the luxury of the previous occupant, choosing more muted tones and colors. Clementine catalogs her charity work, raising funds for minesweepers.

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