The Establishment — Howard Fast

Barbara Lavette -- Raised amid the opulence of Nob Hill, she renounced her aristocratic heritage to marry a rebel, a man scorned by society. But her defiant victory would be shattered by tragedy. Everything she cherished would be menaced by hysteria in a nation gripped by fear.

The Lavettes -- A special breed. A powerful and passionate clan. Swept up in the McCarthy witch-hunts, struggling to help a newborn Israel survive, they would be caught up in a turbulent saga of war, money, and politics. Some would seek fame and power, others would confront danger and betrayal. All would fulfill their magnificent destinies as their lives became a stunning portrait of their times.