Advise and Consent by Allen Drury
Morton's review:
To me, this is the great American political novel. Drury was for many years a political reporter in Washington, D.C. He did not have to imagine the tensions that develop between the President and Congress, nor did he have to imagine the bitter political fighting and intrigues that take place behind the scenes; he had reported on them. I consider Advise and Consent essential reading for conservatives seeking to know how Washington really works.
