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General MacKenzie Hawkins is a war hero and notorious ladies’ man whose legendary career has caught Hollywood’s attention. Accused of defacing a historic monument in China’s Forbidden City, he is under house arrest in Peking while a case awaits in Washington. Determined to clear his name, Mac devises a daring plan to kidnap the Pope—seeking to demand a ransom of one American dollar for every Catholic globally. The plot thickens with a cast of shady investors, Mac’s four well-endowed ex‑wives, and a young lawyer and fellow soldier eager to resume private life, creating a fast‑paced, irreverent thriller.
First publish date: 1975
Genre: Suspense/General Suspense
Authors: Robert Ludlum
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