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On the eve of a third referendum in Quebec, with the separatists winning and the Canadian economy in freefall, American corporate raider Benoit Lefebvre is exposed to the rationale on both sides of the cultural divide as he scoops up resource industries for his US consortium.
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by Terrence Rundle West
ISBN #1-894494-72-5
ISBN#9781894494724
Could this be the scenario that brought Prime Minister Chrétien to tears before the 1995 Quebec referendum?
With Quebec separatists poised to win the referendum, the Canadian economy is in free fall, and the Yankees are coming to plunder lucrative industries. Although American financier Benoit Lefebvre disagrees with the ethics, he acts as point man on a massive takeover raid for a U.S. consortium. His instructions are to avoid the ensuing political mess. But as he reacquaints himself with old friends─-influential Canadians from both sides of the cultural divide─-he comes to understand the forces fueling their passions. His meddling results in tumultuous consequences.
"An all too believable scenario glues us to the edge of our seats...strong, engaging characters...meaningful dialogue...non-stop action...a page-turner. Looks like Canada has found itself a new master of the political thriller."
─-PROFESSSOR JOHN TRENT, Past Secretary-General International Political Science Association; Fellow, Centre On Governance, University of Ottawa.
"Imagines un Franco-Américan qui devient une sorte d'entremetteur entre les deux solitudes canadiennes. Parviendra-t-il à éviter le pire? C'est ce que vous découvrirez en lisant ce roman haletant, dont l'intrigue est menée de main de maître."
─-FRÈDELIN LEROUX, author of Mots de tête
"Well researched and thought-provoking...a complex and carefully plotted ride through Canadian politics and corporate America."
─-CATHERINE JENKINS, author of Swimming in the Ocean
About the Author
Terrence Rundle West was raised in Hearst, Ontario and educated at Albert College, Carleton University and the University of British Columbia. A former teacher and school administrator, he lives in Ottawa with his wife Peggy.
