Washington, D. C.

Set against the corridors of power from the New Deal through the early Cold War, this sweeping novel traces the intertwined lives of a prominent Washington family and the politicians, journalists, and social climbers who orbit them. Through ambition, scandal, shifting alliances, and private betrayals, it explores how power is won, wielded, and lost in the nation’s capital. Blending real historical figures with richly drawn fictional characters, the book offers a panoramic portrait of American political life in the mid‑20th century. Themes of loyalty, ideology, media influence, and personal compromise run throughout, revealing the gap between public image and private reality. Gore Vidal—celebrated novelist, essayist, and sharp-tongued critic of American politics—brings wit, intelligence, and insider knowledge to this incisive portrait of Washington’s ruling class. Ideal for readers who enjoy political fiction, historical drama, and sophisticated social satire.