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From the author of the acclaimed novel watergate comes a galvanizing new novel about the tumultuous administration of the most consequential and enigmatic president of modern timesronald reagan. Set mostly in 1986 and 1987, it is a political drama anchored in historical events and oozing withering assessments of reallife. I have operated along the always sliding scale of historical fiction, mallon writes, reprising a declaration he made regarding watergate, his previous book. Thomas mallon, whose latest novel reimagines the presidency of george w. From the author of the acclaimed novel watergate comes a galvanizing new novel about the tumultuous administration of the most consequential. A novel of the reagan years, one of the new york times 100. Because of this, nancy emerges as the true heart of the book. The book is the fictionalized account of the tumultuous administration of the most consequential and enigmatic president of modern times. It is the most entertaining and panoramic novel about american politics since advise and consent, more than a half. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. Reagan and firmly in the hands of his manipulative and driven wife. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. A mustread for any who love political fiction with a sense of reality permeating throughout.
A novel of the reagan years audiobook by thomas mallon. Fiction writer, literary critic, and gw professor of english thomas mallon discusses his latest historical fiction novel, finale. Perhaps the most insightful passage in the book comes when mr. He is the author of nine books of fiction, including henry and clara, two. Persons real and fictional puzzle over ronald reagan in. Mallon develops a wonderfully argued novel that places the reins of power outside of ronald w. A novel of the reagan years by thomas mallon, narrated by christopher lane, blackstone audio inc. If you cant come to an event and still want an autographed copy of the book, you. The acknowledgments page may seem an odd starting point for assessing a novel, but in the case of thomas mallons finale, set. A novel of the reagan years kindle edition by mallon, thomas. Gorbachev, thatcher, the gipper himselfthe gangs all here and.
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