I was pleasantly surprised by the many twists and turns of these characters and the dramas in which unfold. This reminds me of a Jackie Collins Novel. The political and personal meshing is a constant interest. The key characters have no shortages of shockers. More than a typical political novel you are reading a message with many facets and the term of snakes with many heads. I was hooked on the experiences and clashing of each character and the one incident that would tie them all. Excellent read and keeps one in the conspiracy and love story.