Read an exclusive excerpt from book No. 2 of the Morris Baker series, set in an alternate history America in which Joseph McCarthy is President.
“Rod,” he began, “I only meant—”
“You let me worry about that,” said Zanuck, walking over and patting Herb on the shoulder. “Let’s just get this show on the road. We’re burning daylight here.” “Children. I’m dealing with children,” whispered Darryl, back at his side. “You must be Morris Baker.”“I left her in my office. Thought she had enough heartache for one day. Would you like a coffee?”A boy of about thirteen came running over. “Yes, Mr. Zanuck?” he asked eagerly.
He gestured to the dreary backyard like a carnival barker trying to lure in paying customers on a slow night, “This is the First Amendment at work. Freedom of expression in its purest form!” “You’d think that, wouldn’t you?” Daryl replied with a knowing wink. “No, I’m Protestant, but I can tell you that damn near everyone in this town thought I was a Hebe when I first started in the industry. Got denied from every country and social club I applied to.”“HUAC made the same error you did. They saw my name and assumed I was a Member of the Tribe. They don’t really give a shit about the finer details. In any case, I had no desire to work for them.
“Yes,” Baker said, swirling the dregs of his coffee in the Styrofoam cup. He suddenly found his throat tight with bereavement. It was hard to speak about Liz, but Zanuck’s understanding air made him feel as though he could admit to just about anything at the moment.“I see. Hey, now—it’s all right, son. It’s all right.”
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