an administration characterized by 'intrigue' and corruption
She 'was intrigued' with/by what he had to say.
a novel of 'intrigue' and romance
(..) got something for me. Don't move! Now, what have we got here? Thank you. That's the Irene I know. This man Intrigues me, Watson, His got her on the edge. And she's no mean feet. She's intimidated, she's scared of him. Yet she work's for him. (..)2009 Sherlock Holmes
(..) It was our last case together and I wanted to see it through to the end. A Mr. Louis... There's only one case, that intrigues me at present. The Curious Case of Mrs. Hudson The absentee landlady. I've been studying her comings and goings - and they appear most... sinister. (..)2009 Sherlock Holmes