The Hope Not Plot: Churchill’s Final Farewell

In this interesting interview, Betsy Wurzel and David R. Stokes discuss his recently published book, The Hope Not Plot: A Novel of Churchill’s Final Farewell, an espionage thriller ripped from history’s headlines.

David discusses his deep admiration for Winston Churchill and the extensive research he conducted for the book, which blends nonfiction elements with historically based facts. Winston Churchill died on January 24, 1965.

David R. Stokes delves deeply into Winston Churchill’s character, noting that Churchill’s mother was American and that he was highly respected worldwide for what he did for England.

The idea for the book came from the fact that President Johnson and Vice President Humphrey did not attend Churchill’s funeral, which was watched by more people than President John F. Kennedy’s funeral in 1963. The novel is a political thriller weaving history, intrigue, and suspense that will capture the reader’s attention.

Betsy and David also discuss his writing career, his work as a pastor in a church whose members included individuals from several branches of government, and how, as a youngster, David collected U.S. Presidents cards and developed a fascination with history.

They talk about how several television programs in the 1960s focused on Cold War espionage, the fear surrounding the Cuban Missile Crisis, and how David met Sergei Khrushchev, the son of Nikita Khrushchev. David also offers excellent advice for writers during the conversation.

📚 About the Author

David R. Stokes is a best-selling author, historian, ghostwriter, broadcaster, speaker, and retired minister. He has over 30 years of writing, publishing, and public speaking experience and has written more than 10 books, including a Wall Street Journal best-seller.

David wrote the espionage novel Camelot’s Cousin: The Spy Who Betrayed Kennedy, which has received over 300 five-star Amazon reviews and was optioned for a Hollywood production with actor Blair Underwood attached. He is known for the quote:

“Stories shape history, inspire faith, and give voice to those who seek to be heard.” — David R. Stokes

Betsy found chatting with David R. Stokes to be a delightful and educational experience, learning more about Sir Winston Churchill and discovering the existence of the International Spy Museum in Washington, D.C., and the Cold War Museum in New Baltimore, Virginia.

Betsy highly recommends reading The Hope Not Plot and visiting David R. Stokes’s website to explore his books, ghostwriting services, and to learn more about his work.

The book can be ordered on David R. Stokes’s

Website: https://davidrstokes.com/ or Amazon: Purchase Here

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