Böcker av Andrew Taylor

The House and the Senate floors are the only legislative forums where all members of the US Congress participate and each has a vote. After tracing the historical development of floor rules, Andrew J. Taylor assesses how well they facilitate a democratic legislative process - that is, how well they facilitate deliberation, transparency, and widespread participation.

James wasn't much more than a child when he had an affair with Lily. And now, twenty-four years later, Lily confesses to James that their affair led to a daughter, Kate. And Kate desperately needs her father's help: she's wanted for murder. But there is no room for murder in James' life. He has a wife, a good job, a nice house in the country.

It is 1993 and Thomas Penmarsh has lived in Finisterre, the house by the sea, all his life, he's only 48 and in 1967 he lost everything he valued. However now his controlling mother has died and he is master of the house. When Esmond, his cousin and childhood confidante, comes to live with him Thomas is overjoyed. But is Esmond all that he seems?

Part of the Prime Ministers Series, Law was a Conservative who opposed Home rule for Ireland