For forty years New York native Nelson DeMille has been thrilling readers with novels of murder and espionage, many informed by his years in the Army where he became a decorated officer. His wry sense of humor, coupled with his outsized book smarts (he hold three honorary doctorates) make him a sought after speaker and he held readers rapt at the Southwest Florida Reading Festival a few years ago. Our reviewer, Sally Bissell, weighs in on his latest.
The Cuban Affair
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