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There are no real enemies, no real fear only those of our own creation. Another brilliant and thrilling adventure from the co-host of BBC s Newsnight.

The Anglo-American Special Relationship is in deep trouble. The ambitious vice-president, Bobby Black, who wields greater influence over foreign affairs than his titular boss, has fallen out with the British PM. The young British Ambassador to Washington knows he must step in. He is in a delicate position however with the expectations of the British Government on him,as well as those of his father-in-law, the PM.

In a bid to orchastrate some good PR, Black is invited to England, accompanied by a plane load of assistants and CIA security. Guided by his aristocratic host, he goes out to the moors and disappears. He is not seen again until humiliating photographs begin to appear, and then again, silence.

The Americans are outraged that their VP has gone missing on British soil and the relationship between the two countries seem irrevocably damaged. But what can be done? Missing but not confirmed dead is a constitutional grey area, and should Black reappear, can he ever be trusted again?

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‘This is politics on both sides of the Atlantic, served up with élan, cynicism and style’
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'”A Scandalous Man” is a compelling book, its political sophistication made luminous with wisdom, sympathy and brilliant story-telling' Bernard Cornwell

‘While Esler’s story is sweeping in scope and complex both politically and emotionally, it’s always accessible and fast-paced’ Daily Mirror

‘This is a cracking story, well told, with a conclusion that is as shocking as it is inevitable...Can’t wait for the next one.’
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‘Tautly plotted and thoroughly entertaining narrative which neatly dovetails fictional characters with historical events.’
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‘An acute and poignant account of the impact politics has on flesh and blood.’ Arena

About the Author:

Gavin Esler was born in 1953 in Glasgow. He began his career in print journalism on the Belfast Telegraph. He then joined the BBC as their Northern Ireland correspondent. After a short stint on Newsnight he was made Washington correspondent in 1989 and North America correspondent a year later. In 1997 he became the anchor for BBC News 24 reporting from all over the world. He returned to Newsnight in 2003.

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  • PublisherHarperFiction
  • Publication date2010
  • ISBN 10 000727811X
  • ISBN 13 9780007278114
  • BindingPaperback
  • Number of pages446
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