Body of Lies (2009)
Body of Lies
“Nathan was silent for a moment after Eve had finished speaking. “It’s got to be Franklin Copeland.”Shock rippled through Eve. “What?”“I’m surprised you didn’t guess. It’s been all over the newspapers and television for the past couple days. The Old Tiger is a sick man.”“We haven’t been paying any attention to the news.”“I can see how you’ve been a little busy.”“Old Tiger,” she repeated. “That’s what Hebert called him.”“That was Copeland’s nickname when he was a colonel in Vietnam before he beca...me president. War hero, ex-President of the United States, and for the last fifteen years, he’s been known for his work with UNESCO. I’d say he’d warrant a pretty impressive guest list for his funeral.”“Is he supposed to be buried in Boca?”“I don’t know. I can find out.” Silence. “Jesus, I met Copeland once when he was lecturing in New Orleans. I liked him. He’s one hell of a guy.”Eve had never met him, but she’d liked what she’d known of him, too.MoreLess
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