A Twist of Fate - De Haro, Roberto
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Few novels have been written about American flyers during World War I. A Twist of Fate is a compelling book that tells the story of an American Cajun from Louisiana who goes to France after graduating from college and flies with a French squadron. He is shot down, but recovers. While recuperating, he meets and falls in love with a beautiful, aristocratic woman in a loveless marriage. He navigates the intrigue and propaganda attempts by Allied groups, with the advice and friendship of a talented American diplomat. He returns to the war and becomes a celebrated "Ace" and earns medals for bravery…mehr

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Few novels have been written about American flyers during World War I. A Twist of Fate is a compelling book that tells the story of an American Cajun from Louisiana who goes to France after graduating from college and flies with a French squadron. He is shot down, but recovers. While recuperating, he meets and falls in love with a beautiful, aristocratic woman in a loveless marriage. He navigates the intrigue and propaganda attempts by Allied groups, with the advice and friendship of a talented American diplomat. He returns to the war and becomes a celebrated "Ace" and earns medals for bravery in combat. He is sent to America to do a bond tour, but returns to France as an American squadron leader. His love for the French woman leads to a strong and passionate relationships that helps him survive The Great War.
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Roberto de Haro is Mexican American, a native Californian. A University of California, Berkeley graduate, he earned a doctorate and is a retired professor and senior university administrator with career service at major research institutions in California, Maryland and New York. Roberto was an American Council on Education Fellow, completed the Harvard University Institute for Educational Management, and served as a consultant to the Johnson Administration. He was a trustee for The College Board, and served on cultural exchange and advisory groups to Mexico, Spain and Cuba. After retiring, Roberto has published fourteen novels, most of them winning literary awards. Roberto is a member of the California Writers Club and lives in Marin County, California.