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The President's Wife

Inspirational WW2 Stories

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The President's Wife

By: Anna Stuart
Narrated by: Lauryn Allman
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An unforgettable and gripping World War 2 historical novel inspired by a true story

December 1941: ‘Pearl Harbor has been bombed.’ My husband, President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s, voice shakes as he tells me the devastating news. We both know what this means: America is at war.

Eleanor Roosevelt takes a deep breath. This is her third term as First Lady and she knows what it takes to lead her country alongside charming and charismatic Franklin. She’s dedicated to her role as an activist having spent her life working towards a vision of a better America. But the attack on Pearl Harbor shatters everything. Entering the war that’s been raging across the world will be their greatest challenge yet.

Eleanor and Franklin have been married for over thirty years; supporting each other through all the highs and lows and now they will need to pull together more than ever. But whilst their working relationship has always been strong their marriage has had its troubles. Will a more personal threat tear them apart right when they need each other the most?

With war now at America’s shores, the stakes are higher than they’ve ever been. This is a moment that history will never forget, and all eyes are on them. Will Eleanor succeed in her role as the president’s wife and help to save her beloved country? Or will tragedy strike before the war is won…?

From bestselling author Anna Stuart, comes an incredible and heartbreaking novel of one woman’s bravery, determination and courage. Inspired by the life of Eleanor Roosevelt, this gripping WW2 novel is perfect for fans of Marie Benedict, Soraya M. Lane and Kate Quinn.

©2025 Anna Stuart (P)2025 Bookouture, an imprint of Storyfire Ltd.
20th Century Historical Fiction Political Spies & Politics Thriller & Suspense Marriage War Roosevelt Family Franklin D Roosevelt Tear-jerking First Lady
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Excellent story of President and Eleanor Roosevelt. The narrative portrayal of the British in this story was truly awful and not as I would have expected after having listened to the Winston/Clemantine equivalent.
Even the pronunciation of Mrs Clementine Churchill was shocking having been so carefully explained in its counterpart. br />Eleanor Roosevelt was an incredible woman who gave and achieved so much and did so much for her country, the war effort and the world .
Great history, well written but so very badly let down by the narrator. As a NZer don’t get me started on the (very) Australian accent for a NZer.

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