Fellow Travelers by Thomas Mallon
Set against the backdrop of 1950s Washington, D.C., this historical novel delves into the lives of two men caught in a web of political intrigue and personal conflict during the McCarthy era. As the Red Scare grips the nation, a young, idealistic journalist becomes romantically involved with a charismatic State Department official, leading to a complex relationship fraught with secrecy and danger. Amidst the paranoia and fear of the Lavender Scare, their love story unfolds, highlighting the personal costs of political persecution and the struggle for authenticity in a time of widespread suspicion and repression.
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- Published
- 2007
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- American
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- 340-360
- Original Language
- English
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