Get ready to listen to the audiobook edition of Six Minutes in May by Nicholas Shakespeare, brought to life by the charismatic voice of Peter Noble. Set in London during May 1940, this captivating historical account takes us back to a time when Britain was teetering on the edge of invasion and Neville Chamberlain's government stood on the verge of collapse.
In those crucial six minutes that it took for Members of Parliament to cast their votes, the fate of the nation hung in the balance. It's hard to imagine the Second World War without envisioning Winston Churchill leading the charge, but Nicholas Shakespeare reveals just how close things came to taking a different turn.
Through meticulous research and a knack for storytelling, Shakespeare paints a vivid picture of the disastrous Norwegian battle that many held against Churchill. From there, he takes us into the dramatic corridors of power in Westminster, where the destiny of the nation was decided and Churchill emerged as Prime Minister.
Prepare for a journey into the past as Shakespeare uncovers hidden gems of information and delves into the backgrounds of the key players in this historic saga. With a fresh and insightful perspective, he offers us a whole new understanding of this critical moment in our country's history.
Praised as a 2017 Book of the Year by esteemed publications such as The Guardian, Daily Telegraph, Observer, and The Economist, Six Minutes in May is a gripping tale of Churchill's unlikely rise to power. Brace yourself for a narrative that will keep you hooked from start to finish, as historical expert Andrew Roberts describes it as "totally captivating" and believes it will stand as the definitive account of those extraordinary few days for years to come. Get ready to dive into the fascinating world of 1940s Britain with this remarkable audiobook.