Yankee Peddler [Paperback]

Robert L. Hecker (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 1, 2005

Her first Foreign Service assignment - on a mission so secret her entire staff consists of one Air Force missile expert - and it has to be Litania, a backwater Mediterranean island-nation isolated so long the people haven't even heard of the USA. With grim determination, knowing the fate of the free world is in her hands, Ambassador Elizabeth Sullivan Wexford Adams sets out to sell the Litanians on "The American Way." But how does one convince a people to change their ways when they believe everything is perfect? She is succeeding until... Russians... bringing gifts and menace. Suddenly two lonely Americans find themselves engaged in a battle of wits and intrigue, a battle for licentious hearts and bewildered minds.

Editorial Reviews

Review

Robert Hecker's book is a brilliant satire, and, in my opinion, should be labeled as such.  It is not so much a romance novel or a simply humorous piece of writing.it is much more!  Anyone who enjoys a good bit of tongue-in-cheek writing will want to add this one to the reading list! --Sylvia Cochran, Round Table Reviews

A delicious spoof of the Clancy and Ludlum type thrillers, Yankee Peddler has lots of action, tension, and a dollop of romance. Elizabeth’s character grows nicely as the tale progresses while Kenneth loses some of his priggishness to become quite gallant. Laced with humor, yet sufficiently factual to support the plot, Yankee Peddler is a delightful read. 4 cups --Alegria, Coffee Time Romance

This was an interesting read. Elizabeth and Kenneth were entertaining characters, and don't get me started on Papa George! This read is a light one with plenty of humor. Mr. Hecker has indeed penned a read that will entertain readers for the short time it takes to read the book. --Luv2readinBruxelles, Romance Designs

--This text refers to the Kindle Edition edition.

Product Details

• Paperback: 240 pages
• Publisher: Hard Shell Word Factory (June 1, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0759946957
• ISBN-13: 978-0759946958
• Product Dimensions: 5 x 8 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #10,157,025 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars Great read, January 20, 2006

By 

Robert L. Hecker "Robert L. Hecker" (Sherman Oaks, CA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Yankee Peddler (Paperback)

....This tongue-in-cheek account is written by an author who has the Air Force and writing experience to make this wonderful story come alive. The characters are kooky and quirky. The story concept is all too probable, and the governmental bureaucracy is very predictable. We gave this a score of four hearts.Bob Spear of Heartland Reviews

4.0 out of 5 stars Entertaining Read!, August 19, 2005

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Kristi Ahlers (Illinois) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Yankee Peddler (Paperback)

Mr. Hecker's "Yankee Peddler" is an entertaining read with interesting characters, exotic location, and unusual storyline.

Ambassador Elizabeth Adams comes from a long line of foreign service members. She is proud of her lineage and equal proud of her first diplomatic assignment. She is going to set up the first American embassy on the little island of Litanian. Problem though is this mission is so secret only a handful of people know about it. If she succeeds she will be securing a part of the world for the United States. If she doesn't, well...that just doesn't bare thinking! Armed with her wits, and one Air Force officer, Kenneth Anastasios who just so happens to be a missles expert she sets off to achieve her goal. What she doesn't count on is Papa George Papalopocos and the rest of the Litanian's. They've never heard of the United States, and are happy to be invaded again. Hello, Elizabeth is not invading them! There is also the problem of the Russians. From the very beginning they are aware of her, but do they know the real reason she is there? And more importantly will she be able to do exactly what she came there for?

This was an interesting read. Elizabeth and Kenneth were entertaining characters, and don't get me starte on Papa George. This read is a light one with plenty of humor. Mr. Hecker has indeed penned a read that will entertain readers for the short time it takes to read the book.

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