Murder at the Watergate [eBook - NC Digital Library] : Capital crimes series, book 15

The Watergate in Washington, D.C., is one of the world's 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 world's most famous names, knows Washington's 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 America's 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 country's 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

the Watergate In Washington, D.c., Is One Of The World's 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 World's Most Famous Names, Knows Washington's 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 America's 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 Country's 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

publishers Weekly

truman's Capital Crime Wave Reaches 15 Volumes (murder In The House, 1997, Etc.) As The Locale In Which One Presidency Died Becomes The Focus For A Murder That May Doom The Aspirations Of A Would-be President. Vice President Joseph Aprile, Whose Code Name Straight Arrow Will Make Readers Think Of Al Gore, Is Determined To Stake Out A Position On Mexico Different From His President's As He Prepares To Seek The Oval Office In The Next Election. Mackensie Smith, Law Professor At George Washington University And A Friend Of Aprile's, Is In An Ideal Position To Help, Since He Is Already Scheduled To Be In Mexico As A U.n. Election Observer. When Mackensie Accepts A Clandestine Assignment To Meet With A Mexican Rebel Leader On Aprile's Behalf, He Is Launched Into A Dangerous And Deadly Game Involving Diplomats And Assassins, Politicians And Traitors, Aristocrats And Rebels. Truman's Characterizations--from Hard-driven Deputy Chief Of Staff Chris Hedras To Wealthy Party Hostess Elfie Dorrance--remain Fairly Shallow. But Her Plot Is Well Grounded In The Realities Of Mexico-u.s. Relations, And She Manages A Couple Of Nasty Surprises That Enliven The All Too Predictable Finish.

The Watergate in Washington, D.C., is one of the world's most famous addresses--#160;#160;#160;#160;#160;#160;#160;#160;#160;#160;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. #160;#160;#160;#160;#160;#160;#160;#160;#160;#160; Margaret Truman, herself the bearer of one of the world's most famous names, knows Washington's ins and outs, including who is quot;inquot; and who is quot;out.quot; In this absorbing, timely Capital Crimes mystery, she shows us around this fascinating city that is America's center of power and--some would say--corruption. Some of those who are quot;outquot; here are very dead indeed. #160;#160;#160;#160;#160;#160;#160;#160;#160;#160; 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 quot;soft moneyquot; and its hard consequences, as well as this country's 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. #160;#160;#160;#160;#160;#160;#160;#160;#160;#160; 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 It is home to the powerful, the glamorous, and the politically connected. It has a gorgeous view and a notorious history. Now the Watergate, a vast complex of hotel rooms, apartments, health spas, and fine restaurants, is famous for something else: two shocking murders whose victims have ties to Mexico. As the case reaches from the Watergate into the White House, law professor Mac Smith and his wife, Annabel, set out to uncover the truth. Because the ultimate dirty trick is threatening a political career and a nations future. And the killer is already plotting his next lethal move After selling their home and moving into a Watergate apartment, professor Mac Smith and his wife Annabel find themselves living among the famous while investigating "soft money" being used to influence various political campaigns Sleuth Mac Smith flies to Mexico on a fact-finding tour as the White House seeks to formulate a policy towards Mexican revolutionaries. Prompting the trip is the spread of violence, including murder, all the way to Washington