And Paradise Far Away
And Paradise Far Away by Charles Cherry is a work of fiction published by iUniverse in June 2001. This 240-page novel follows Leo Keating, who finds himself exiled in a South American capital ruled by a corrupt junta known as the Blues. Despite being in a good marriage, Leo engages in an affair with Claudine, the wife of an insurgent. When Colonel Pascal, a member of the junta, discovers this affair, he threatens to expose Leo’s infidelity to his wife, setting off a chain of tragic events.
Readers will find a narrative that delves into themes of betrayal, guilt, and the quest for redemption. As Leo grapples with the consequences of his actions, including the devastating loss of his family, he seeks revenge by joining the insurgents. The story explores his physical and moral challenges in a tumultuous environment, highlighting the complexities of human relationships against a backdrop of political turmoil. This edition is presented in English and offers a gripping exploration of personal and societal conflict.
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Leo Keating has been exiled by an American corporation to the capital city of a second-rate South American country ruled by a rapacious junta known as the Blues. Despite a good marriage, he engages “only for a while”, in an affair with Claudine, the abandoned wife of an insurgent. When Colonel Pascal, a Blue who has been pressuring Leo for tribute, discovers the affair, he threatens exposure to Leo’s wife. Leo responds by arranging to send his family back to the States, with intention to follow but only after extending still his indulgence with Claudine. Pascal learns of the prospective loss of leverage and attempts to stop the plane’s takeoff, causing an accident in which Leo’s entire family is killed. Distraught and guilt ridden, Leo seeks revenge and expiation in joining the insurgents and embarking on an arduous path of physical and moral testing.
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