Mischief in High Places: The Life and Times of Sir Richard Squires

by Ted Rowe

Mischief in High Places examines the spectacular career and personal life of the man who, in 1919, first became elected  prime minister of Newfoundland.
The political successes of Sir Richard Squires' career are overshadowed by a legacy of scandal and deceit that paved the way for Newfoundland’s loss of democracy in 1933.
Perhaps best known for slipping out of the Colonial Building during the 1932 riot, Squires had survived three corruption-ridden terms in office in the final decades of responsible government while living a high-flying lifestyle with his wife, Helena.

288 pages, Kindle Edition

Published August 15, 2023

Reviews

[Stephen Barnes · Rating 4 out of 5]

Interesting insight into the political landscape of Newfoundland surrounding Sir Richard Squires and his family. This autobiography highlights the political corruption that plagued the country, contributing to the formation of the commission of government in 1934 to address the unmanageable economic situation of Newfoundland.