Corridors of Power (The Strangers and Brothers Novels)

By: C.P. Snow

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Synopsis: This novel of 1950s Britain offers &“a sound reading of the political, moral, ideological temper of the times; a substantial achievement&” (Kirkus Reviews). An ambitious MP and cabinet minister, Roger Quaife has strong opinions about the nuclear arms race that&’s been escalating in the postwar era. Lewis Eliot agrees with him on the issue, despite the hostile reaction Quaife&’s position has received. But Quaife has also been having an extramarital affair—and when the threat of blackmail looms, Eliot is faced with a difficult choice, in this thought-provoking novel, part of a series that &“presents a vivid portrait of British academic, political and public life&” (Jeffrey Archer, The Guardian). &“A master craftsman in fiction.&” —The New York Times &“An extremely shrewd observer of men and society.&” —Commentary