The Flower Man's Daughter

The Military Coup That Toppled Chilean President Salvador Allende In 1973 Serves As The Backdrop For The Fictional Adventures Of A Rookie Cia Officer. Having Just Graduated From Yale His Engineering Degree And Ability To Speak Spanish Land Him In The Capital Of Chile Just Weeks Before The Violent Revolution. His Experiences Cause Him To Wrestle With Ethical Questions Involving America'S Clandestine Role In The Destabilization Of The Socialist Chilean Government. When A Kindly Flower Merchant And His Wife Are Captured By Military Forces During The Attack On The Presidential Palace The Young Officer Must Make A Difficult Decision That Could Change All Their Lives Forever. The Historical Narrative Is Based On Accounts Made Public During The Senate Hearings That Followed The Coup As Well As On Other Authoritative Reports Published Since Then. While The Author'S Goal Was To Create An Entertaining And Enjoyable Story And He Did Take Generous License To Re-Imagine Some Events The Book Does Include More Than A Little Honest-To-Goodness History Touching On National Security Issues Still Being Debated Today.