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In the autumn of 1970, members of the Front de liberation du Quebec take several foreign diplomats hostage, giving rise to fears of further attacks across the country. Faced with the decision to declare Martial Law in Montreal, the prime minister consults with Luc Cadotte, the Department of External Affairs' leading terrorist expert. In Exceptional Circumstances, James Bartleman writes Cadotte's account of the time leading up to the crisis. From the jungles of Colombia to post-revolution Cuba, Cadotte travels through the era of Latin American revolution, interacting with those who see no evil or good, fanatical ideologues, and crass egoists with bloody hands. After several years abroad, Luc returns to his home country to face a question that will put his career at risk, and test the extent to which his morals can be stretched.
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Bartleman writes an excellent “spy novel” tempered in the realism of the time, situation, and politics. Class, minorities, justice, and cold war politics all shape this novel. There is not so much a battle between good and evil as it is a battle between varying shades of gray... An exciting action novel in places and a thought provoking novel throughout. (Evilcyclist Blog)
Exceptional Circumstances is a thoughtful and modern presentation of the idea that political leaders can do illegal things based on necessity. It is a pernicious concept that Bartleman skillfully weaves through the politics of Colombia and Cuba and ends with its unvarnished and unnecessary use in Ottawa during the FLQ crisis in late 1970. Luc Cadotte, a young Metis from Georgian Bay, the main character, joins Foreign Affairs and is seduced into the shadowy world of global “exceptional circumstances” but a strong sense of home and family comes to the rescue. It is a must read for all who are disturbed by the willingness of democratically elected government to unfavorably alter the balance between the rulers and their citizens. More than two thumbs up. Gar Pardy, former Ambassador and Director General of Consular Affairs, Foreign Affairs Canada. (Gar Pardy)
James Bartleman has written a challenging novel of ideas. Set in the world of Canadian diplomacy in Latin America of the 60s and 70s, with a climax during the FLQ crisis, Exceptional Circumstances portrays moral issues and dilemmas that are directly relevant to the most current of events in Canada. Bartleman draws on his extensive background as a diplomat and intelligence community insider, as well as on the unique perspective offered by his aboriginal heritage, to shine a bright light on a question we can no longer ignore: can we protect our nation’s security without losing our soul?
(Mark Frieman)
From the jungles of Colombia to Montreal under siege, former diplomat James Bartleman plots a turbulent thriller based on events witnessed firsthand. (49thshelf.com)
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Exceptional Circumstances is a thoughtful and modern presentation of the idea that political leaders can do illegal things based on necessity. It is a pernicious concept that Bartleman skillfully weaves through the politics of Colombia and Cuba and ends with its unvarnished and unnecessary use in Ottawa during the FLQ crisis in late 1970. Luc Cadotte, a young Metis from Georgian Bay, the main character, joins Foreign Affairs and is seduced into the shadowy world of global “exceptional circumstances” but a strong sense of home and family comes to the rescue. It is a must read for all who are disturbed by the willingness of democratically elected government to unfavorably alter the balance between the rulers and their citizens. More than two thumbs up. Gar Pardy, former Ambassador and Director General of Consular Affairs, Foreign Affairs Canada. (Gar Pardy)
James Bartleman has written a challenging novel of ideas. Set in the world of Canadian diplomacy in Latin America of the 60s and 70s, with a climax during the FLQ crisis, Exceptional Circumstances portrays moral issues and dilemmas that are directly relevant to the most current of events in Canada. Bartleman draws on his extensive background as a diplomat and intelligence community insider, as well as on the unique perspective offered by his aboriginal heritage, to shine a bright light on a question we can no longer ignore: can we protect our nation’s security without losing our soul?
(Mark Frieman)
From the jungles of Colombia to Montreal under siege, former diplomat James Bartleman plots a turbulent thriller based on events witnessed firsthand. (49thshelf.com)
James Bartleman’s gripping novel takes us back over forty years; but in doing so he brings us face to face with crucial current debates about torture, national security, citizenship, and standing firm for human rights. (Alex Neve)
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- PublisherA J. Patrick Boyer Book
- Publication date2015
- ISBN 10 1459729102
- ISBN 13 9781459729100
- BindingPaperback
- Number of pages256
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