The Act Of Settlement by Peter J. Murgio – 428 pages
Book Blurb:
With the clouds of World War II gathering, William Carnegie was born with every advantage in life: wealthy and famous parents, a world-famous pedigree, and access to the best in everything. Fueled by his own intelligence and charisma, Carnegie rises through Harvard, the military as a JAG officer stationed in London, and finally into American politics, where he is elected vice president of the United States. But the good times aren’t destined to last. Carnegie’s perfect life soon crumbles when a dark secret from his past emerges, one that reaches to the highest levels of society in both the United States and England. Suddenly, everything he’s worked for—even his own sense of himself—is in danger of falling apart as his political enemies circle and his former friends abandon him.
My Review: 3 stars
“The American who would be King” is written right under the title of this book, The Art Of Settlement, which promised a captivating plot. There’s no doubt that this book was intriguing, with multiple story lines that intersect and eventually come together.
Each chapter was a new plot twist that takes us further into the deceit that has unknowingly clouded the main protagonist’s life. That being said, the story jumps from story to story, not necessarily engaging the reader in one before jumping to the next. Some chapters seemed to stretch on for much longer than needed, while others give only a glimpse into what could easily be expanded on.
Although the story this book unleashes is unrealistic, that’s the fun of fiction. Once you can put aside your reservations about a fake President or a phony British monarchy and let loose your imagination, it becomes a satisfying yet arduous read.
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