Author

Allen Drury

1918

Allen Drury was an American novelist and journalist, born on September 2, 1918, in Houston, Texas. He gained credibility on political subjects through his extensive experience as a Washington D.C. correspondent, covering the U.S. Senate. Drury's Pulitzer Prize-winning novel "Advise and Consent" (1959) is renowned for its insight into political processes. Other notable works include "A Shade of Difference" (1962) and "Capable of Honor" (1966), which further explore political themes.