The Churchills: A Family Portrait

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Beautiful rich and powerful the Churchills dominated world politics for generationsbut like every family they too have their secrets. Winston Churchill is arguably the most famous Briton but a shroud of mystery still surrounds him and his familyWinstons mother Jennie had a secret affair with the Prince of Wales later King Edward VII and her spendthrift habits devastated their reputation. The younger brother Jack has been largely forgotten but played a crucial role both in Winstons successes and in holding the family together during the tough timesall this in addition to the myths propagated by Winstons political enemies that persist to this day. From Sir Randolphs alleged syphilis to Winstons illegitimacy and from Jennies gambling problem to Jacks dashed ambitions authors Celia and John Lee use never before seen archives to cut through the rumors and lies and get to the truth about the life of the former prime minister and his relationship with his family. Chock full of intrigue and scandal The Churchillsfinally sets the record straight regarding one of the worlds greatest dynasties.