A Scandalous Man - Hardcover

‘A Scandalous Man is a compelling book, its political sophistication made luminous with wisdom, sympathy and brilliant story-telling'
Bernard Cornwell

‘...the suspense never slackens.’
The Times

‘What enlivens A Scandalous Man is its undoubted sympathy for the human condition...’
Guardian

“While Esler’s story is sweeping in scope and complex both politically and emotional, it’s always accessible and fast-paced”
Daily Mirror

“This is a cracking story, well told, with a conclusion that is as shocking as it is inevitable...Can’t wait for the next one.”
Daily Express

“...tautly plotted and thoroughly entertaining narrative which neatly dovetails fictional characters with historical events.”
Daily Mail

“...an acute and poignant account of the impact politics has on flesh and blood.”
Arena

‘...a taughtly plotted and throughly entertaining narrative...’
Irish Daily Mail

‘...a page turning political pot boiler...’
Belfast Herald

‘...a powerful thought-provoking book that is excellently written, and one which falls into the “must-read” category.’
Aberdeen Press and Journal

‘Esler...understands the political beast better than anyone.’
Financial Times

‘After years in the business Elsler still believes that politics matter, which makes it a knowing book written without cynicism. I can’t wait for the next one.’
International Express

An absorbing new political thriller from the co-host of Newsnight

Robin Burnett has spent years at the heart of power, pulling the strings. With friends in Downing Street, the White House and the CIA he is known as the brightest politician of his generation, tipped to go all the way to the top. But when the media discover that Robin is at the heart of a shocking sex scandal, his glittering career comes to an abrupt end. Robin and those close to him will pay the price of corruption, lies and ruthless ambition, and learn that with a twenty-four hour hungry media, scandal can be hard to avoid.

Gavin Esler's novel gives a real sense of the adrenalin of power when you feel the top job is within your grasp. A Scandalous Man presents fascinating, wholly credible scenarios on relationships and secret arrangements with the United States and the Middle East.