{"product_id":"murder-at-the-watergate-a-novel-9780679435358","title":"Murder at the Watergate: A Novel","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Watergate in Washington  D.C.  is one of the worlds most famous addresses-- although not everyone knows exactly what it is. This imposing  fabulous complex is made up of a hotel  residences  restaurants  offices  shops  and more. It is a haven for the famous after they break out and  on occasion  for the infamous when they break in. Its very name has become part of our history. Margaret Truman  herself the bearer of one of the worlds most famous names  knows Washingtons ins and outs  including who is \"in\" and who is \"out.\" In this absorbing  timely Capital Crimes mystery  she shows us around this fascinating city that is Americas center of power and--some would say--corruption. Some of those who are \"out\" here are very dead indeed. The glittering cast of characters includes Vice President Joe Aprile  who plans to become president  if he can avoid a tempting vice; a glamorous Washington hostess and fund-raiser  Elfie Dorrance  with a propensity for marrying rich and powerful men and then grieving prettily at the end--their end; and Chris Hedras  a special assistant to the vice president  with some very special ambitions. And  of course  Annabel Smith  gallery owner  and Mac Smith  law school professor. The story deals in part with the influence on political campaigns of \"soft money\" and its hard consequences  as well as this countrys tortuous and often ambiguous relationship with Mexico  in particular the glorious San Miguel de Allende  home of the well-to-do  and a few ill-to-do  a place involving drugs  politics  and police and politicians looking the other way. Once again Margaret Truman offers a delight to the reader who likes a fast-turning page  the pleasure of inside information  the allure of high life crossing paths with lowlife  and the return of the attractive crime-solving couple Mac and Annabel\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45279863242805,"sku":"ByrdShop_0679435352","price":22.3,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8139\/0901\/files\/9780679435358.jpg?v=1780614412","url":"https:\/\/atxbooks.com\/products\/murder-at-the-watergate-a-novel-9780679435358","provider":"ATX Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}