The Ugly American

By Lynn Bentley

In 1950s French-occupied Vietnam, two American agents, Barkley Landsdown and a black ops agent, navigate a web of espionage and conflicting loyalties. Amidst political turmoil, their personal and professional lives collide, leading to a pivotal moment that could alter the war's trajectory.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Publishdrive
• Release date: Sep 23, 2019
• ISBN: 0578884313

Lynn Bentley

Lynn Bentley is President of Organization Transitions, a consulting firm specializing in executive search and talent management solutions for Fortune 500 clients such as Autonation, Citigroup, DHL, ECI, Federal Express, Knobull.com, Microsoft, Motorola, Oce, Siemens, and Verizon. In addition to over 20 years of consulting success, he previously held executive positions with Daimler Benz, Exxon, Gillette, and Pfizer.

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