<p>Senator Beth Davenport was a rarity in Washington&mdash;a revered statesperson with a spotless reputation who served the public interest. But away from the halls of Congress, she was an enigma. Among her belongings, her son, Troy, stumbles upon a suitcase containing millions in cash and now questions whether she was just another dirty politician. In searching for answers, he pieces together the mosaic of his mother&rsquo;s life and tries to reconcile the public persona with her private one. Along the way, he also falls head-over-heels for a remarkable woman who becomes his sounding board and wailing wall.</p><p><em>The Senator&rsquo;s Suitcase</em> is Mitch Engel&rsquo;s fourth novel, and like his others, <em>The Senator&rsquo;s Suitcase</em> weaves contemporary themes with timeless values.&nbsp; This thought-provoking work is intriguing and satirical, but never heavy-handed, as it draws to an unexpected conclusion. In this tumultuous election year, <em>The Senator&rsquo;s Suitcase</em> will cause readers to ponder the complex background and conflicted motivations of a genuine national stateswoman&hellip;and ultimately wish someone like her was running for our highest office.&nbsp;</p>