Roscoe by William Kennedy
Set in early 20th-century Albany, this rollicking political novel follows Roscoe Conway, a charismatic Irish-American lawyer who builds a sprawling political machine through charm, patronage and streetwise savvy; as he mentors younger operatives and navigates alliances with reformers, gangsters and corrupt officials, the narrative explores the costs of power, loyalty and moral compromise while offering vivid local color, sharp humor and a meditation on a city’s changing social fabric.
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- Published
- 2002
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- American
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- Original Language
- English
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