Washington Wives

by Maureen Dean

After the Presidents closest advisor dies, he announces that he will name a successor within five days and with that, four of Washington's most powerful woman launch their own power-plays, each determined that her man will be appointed

Genres: Fiction, Contemporary

501 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1987

Reviews

[Susanna Bassano · Rating 3 out of 5]

Libro di pura evasione buono per staccare la corrente immergendosi nel feroce gossip del bel mondo della politica americana.
La cosa peggiore è forse il buonismo finale da favoletta, per il resto da quanto promette.

[Judy & Marianne from Long and Short Reviews · Rating 4 out of 5]

I thought the intrigue in Washington was all make believe…

I knew when I picked up this book that there would be steam. There was a bucketload of that. Every detail is written from the viewpoint of someone who lived it or at least very close to it. This book also showed the maneuverings in Washington and how cutthroat it can be.

The moment I started this book, I couldn’t put it down. There were twists and turns, plus a lot of backstabbing and shaky dealings that added to my enjoyment. I don’t want to live around any of these people, but reading about them is fascinating.

One man dies and it’s up for grabs as to who will fill his spot. I loved reading the deals and rumors/lies used to get what everyone wanted. I got invested in the characters right away and I’m glad I read this. I couldn’t put it down.

If you’re looking for something dealing with 1980s politics and full of intrigue, then this book is for you. Give it a try.

[Angela Lewis · Rating 3 out of 5]

Fast paced tale of several women, who have husbands of influence. The presidents press secretary dies of heart failure in a hotel room with his mistress. She needs to be identified and his job is up for grabs.

[Engin Şenel · Rating 1 out of 5]

Kötü Jackie Collins romanlarının daha kötü bir kopyasını okumak istiyorsanız size göre.

[Ginger Petrick · Rating 4 out of 5]

Thought it be fun to read a book by the wife of John Dean. This is her first book. Too much sleeze but interesting pretty good. Her 2nd book is much better.

[Lynne · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was great .set in 1989,the end which ended In an explosion was not that a good enough ending for such a good read

[Ellen · Rating 1 out of 5]

this was a waste of time...

[Kathy · Rating 4 out of 5]

Published in1987, but still steamy after all these years.

[Lauren · Rating 3 out of 5]

Guilty guilty guilty read...fast, steamy and intriguing! The shady underbelly of the political world is fascinating to me.

[Robin · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a fun read. There are lots of characters and interesting ways they're connected. The ending could have been a little stronger.

[MaryJo Flickinger · Rating 4 out of 5]

I remember Maureen Dean from the television trials of Watergate. I did enjoy this book, and she kept me guessing until the end. It takes a special kind of woman to live in Washington, DC, and she made them all interesting. It was a nice light read.