Chapter 1 Summary

Mild mannered Timothy Burnham is a low-level speechwriter for the President of the United States. A string of coincidences lead to his promotion as the President's most trusted advisor. His marriage falls apart at the same time, leaving him open to the charms of Eva and her father, a Soviet Spy. When Eva reveals her true identity, Burnham launches on a last minute effort to save his good name and disappear from politics forever. The novel provides a humorous glimpse into the nature of American politics and the random chances that direct the future of the free world.

Timothy Burnham is a speechwriter for the President of the United States. Because of White House budget problems, Burnham's job is technically in the Department of Energy, although Burnham has nothing to do with the Department of Energy and has never been personally involved with...