Blue Hearts
Blue Hearts by Jim Lehrer, published by PublicAffairs on August 23, 2001, is a work of fiction that delves into the complexities of a CIA mission shared by Charles Avenue Henderson and Bruce Conn Clark in late November of 1963. Set against the backdrop of a quiet life in rural West Virginia, Henderson, now a bed and breakfast owner, reconnects with Clark, a former Secretary of State, at a restaurant in Washington, D.C. Their conversation about revealing past secrets sets off a chain of events that challenges both men, leading to unexpected risks and revelations.
Readers will find a narrative that explores themes of loyalty, secrecy, and the consequences of past actions. As Henderson and Clark navigate their intertwined histories, the story unfolds with tension and intrigue, highlighting the skills they once relied upon in their covert lives. With 240 pages, this edition invites readers to engage with the complexities of their relationship and the historical context that shapes their decisions.
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Charles Avenue Henderson and Bruce Conn Clark shared a CIA mission in late November of 1963 that helped change the course of world history. When Henderson, now living the quiet life of a bed and breakfast owner with his beloved wife in rural West Virginia, approaches former Secretary of State Clark at a posh D.C. restaurant and suggests they let some of yesterday’s secrets out today Clark responds with a plan that puts Henderson’s life at risk and tests both of their dormant “spook” skills. Henderson underestimated the depth of Clark’s secrets and Clark underestimated Henderson’s resolve. It’s a mistake that neither will make again as the old allies match cloaks and daggers against each other.
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