The Bible story of Abigail and David reimagined as a twenty-first century novel of ruthless political ambition and devastating family secrets. Â A provocative and timely thriller in which the fate of the world depends on a single election. Leif Mitchell has gone from a humble life as a stable hand and country rock singer to become Governor of Kentucky. Now heâs running as the Republican candidate for the Presidency. The contender: US democratic Senator Darren Richards. But its Richardsâ wife Chessa who is privy to not only her husbandâs damaging secrets, but also a vengeful plan of attack by Mitchell to bring down his opponent by any means necessary. Â As the increasingly vicious campaign escalates, the âhigh roadâ to victory is all but destroyed. Now itâs up to Chessa to try and preserve peace on both sides. But more than the futures of Richards and Mitchell are in question. The likely First Lady is putting herself the middle of a political crossfire in which her own life could be at risk.
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