Advise and Consent

Allen Drury

When the president nominates a controversial candidate for secretary of state, the United States Senate becomes the arena for a fierce struggle over power, loyalty, and principle. As confirmation hearings unfold, seasoned legislators, ambitious opportunists, idealists, and demagogues maneuver through backroom deals, public attacks, and deeply personal rivalries. With sharp political insight and sweeping realism, the novel explores corruption, conviction, ambition, and the cost of public service—offering a penetrating portrait of Washington that remains strikingly relevant.