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The Latest Bombshell
In this first novel by a CNN political correspondent, a D.C. consultant lands herself in the middle of a high-profile scandal while spinning the case of the century
Kate Boothe is sitting pretty in Rome, drinking good wine, enjoying the company of the most handsome man in the world, and trying to take a well-deserved breather from her work as a political consultant. Then her business partner, Jack Vanzetti, flies out to tell her that someone has been selling military secrets to the Chinese, and that her least-favorite ex, muckraking reporter Lyle Gold, has been fingered as the guilty party. With the country in a state of patriotic panic, nobody is willing to take Lyle’s side; by stepping into the breach, Vanzetti & Boothe could finally have the big win they need in order to consult on a presidential campaign.
Kate is more interested, however, in the question of Lyle’s while she’s willing to believe him capable of many offenses— he dumped her, after all—treason seems out of character. And since the political climate demands that someone hang, perhaps literally, she decides to come to Lyle’s defense. But she quickly discovers that she’ll make no friends by investigating the complicated intrigues of the military/political elite, and finds that the stakes are higher than even she had realized.
As sharp and irreverent as its heroine—a woman who’s willing to take on the fight of her life armed only with brains, charm, and a couple of bottles of champagne— The Latest Bombshell is a witty, savvy debut.
Kate Boothe is sitting pretty in Rome, drinking good wine, enjoying the company of the most handsome man in the world, and trying to take a well-deserved breather from her work as a political consultant. Then her business partner, Jack Vanzetti, flies out to tell her that someone has been selling military secrets to the Chinese, and that her least-favorite ex, muckraking reporter Lyle Gold, has been fingered as the guilty party. With the country in a state of patriotic panic, nobody is willing to take Lyle’s side; by stepping into the breach, Vanzetti & Boothe could finally have the big win they need in order to consult on a presidential campaign.
Kate is more interested, however, in the question of Lyle’s while she’s willing to believe him capable of many offenses— he dumped her, after all—treason seems out of character. And since the political climate demands that someone hang, perhaps literally, she decides to come to Lyle’s defense. But she quickly discovers that she’ll make no friends by investigating the complicated intrigues of the military/political elite, and finds that the stakes are higher than even she had realized.
As sharp and irreverent as its heroine—a woman who’s willing to take on the fight of her life armed only with brains, charm, and a couple of bottles of champagne— The Latest Bombshell is a witty, savvy debut.
- GenresFiction
288 pages, Hardcover
First published June 10, 2003
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August 31, 2012
The basic premise of this book is more interesting than the story itself. Although the book had some potential, it winds up being rather forgetable. Also, I noticed someone compared this to Sammy's Hill. I find that the only similarity is that they both feature female leads set in D.C.
December 7, 2008
interesting at first, but growing cast of characters and minor players makes it difficult to sort out who is who. Kate's character is not as well developed as I would've liked.
May 26, 2009
In the style of Sammy's Hill- a quick read with a political backdrop. Unfortunately, lacks the wit and words of Christopher Buckley. But overall, a quick, enjoyable read.
March 1, 2011
Enjoyable easy read.
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