Bøker av E Robert Brooks

Two former American servicemen, who had conducted clandestine operations in World War II, became successful businessmen after returning to civilian life.But they missed the excitement they had thrived on during their military adventures, and they yearned to relive that thrilling time of their lives.When an opportunity unexpectedly presented itself, to use their covert skills to plan a mission and fulfill an old unsettled wartime vendetta, they were ecstatic with anticipation...

In the aftermath of the devastation from World War II, Italy was in shambles with a depressed economy and failed infrastructure. The return of the popular sport of bicycle road racing, with epic battles between famed riders, helped to restore a sense of national pride and accomplishment - especially with the Giro d'Italia competitions. Against the backdrop of these gatherings of competitors, sponsors, news crews and spectators - behind the scenes - the races fomented a confluence of political, corporate, regional and criminal agendas - most notably during the 1953 Giro race...

Beneath the veneer of genteel civility, the world of fine wine has been tainted at times by fraud and scandals, most of which through the ensuing years have been conveniently forgotten. But the vinous subterfuge I encountered dwarfed all the previous crimes and threatened to completely implode the fine wine business...