No Way to Treat a First Lady

In Christopher Buckley's uproarious political satire, "No Way to Treat a First Lady," the nation is gripped by scandal as Elizabeth Tyler MacMann, known to tabloids as 'Lady Bethmac,' the ambitious First Lady of the United States, stands accused of murdering her philandering husband. The highly public trial becomes a media circus, and Elizabeth's last hope rests with a man she once scorned: 'Boy Wonder' Joe Ashton, her brilliant, albeit notoriously shameless, law school ex-boyfriend who is now one of America's most sought-after defense attorneys. As the trial unfolds, exposing the farcical underbelly of Washington D.C.'s power corridors and the absurdities of national politics, Buckley delivers a wickedly funny and sharp critique of media sensationalism, marital discord among the elite, and the intricate dance of justice. What begins as a high-stakes legal battle morphs into a hilariously warped tale of love, betrayal, and redemption, all set against the backdrop of a capital city brimming with hypocrisy and humor.