Description
Cassidy by Morris West is a gripping political drama that delves into the life and legacy of Charles Parnell Cassidy — a man who embodied both saint and sinner. Once a powerful and charismatic Irish-Australian politician, Cassidy was as comfortable in a pulpit as he was in a backroom deal, pursuing power and fortune with unrelenting charm and cunning. Now, after his death, his influence lingers like a shadow that refuses to fade.
The story follows Martin Gregory, Cassidy’s son-in-law and executor, who is left to untangle the old man’s web of secrets, moral debts, and hidden sins. As Martin digs deeper into Cassidy’s affairs, he begins to realise that the dead man’s final trick may force him to relive Cassidy’s choices — and confront the corruption and compromise that define both politics and human nature.
Set against a vivid backdrop of Australian politics and international crime, Cassidy is a masterfully told novel of ambition, betrayal, and redemption. A perfect choice for readers who enjoy intelligent political fiction and moral intrigue.
