Book details
Red, White & Royal Blue
by Casey McQuiston
2019 · St. Martin's Griffin
About the book
Alex Claremont-Diaz, the son of the first female U.S. President, maintains a bitter rivalry with Henry, the Prince of Wales. After a public altercation at a royal wedding creates a diplomatic crisis, the two are forced into a staged friendship to stabilize international relations. This proximity shifts their animosity into a secret long-distance romance conducted through private emails and clandestine meetings. Their relationship faces the pressures of a high-stakes reelection campaign in America and the rigid, centuries-old traditions of the British monarchy.
Readers of contemporary fiction and romantic comedy find here a story about balancing private identity with public duty. It appeals to those interested in the logistical complexities of modern fame and the intersection of global politics with queer love. The narrative provides a detailed look at political strategy and the personal sacrifices required when high-profile lives clash with institutional expectations. Readers walk away with a specific vision of how personal transparency can disrupt established power structures in the twenty-first century.
Details
- Published
- 2019
- Publisher
- St. Martin's Griffin
- ISBN
- 9781250316783
- Language
- EN