Quote from Christine Legarde on Greeks and tax evasion

"Greece, though, is another matter: in the past year Lagarde has loudly criticised the failure of rich Greeks to pay their taxes properly. “I better not say too much because, you know, when I have talked about Greece and its taxes before, I got death threats and we had to increase security,” she mutters. “But is the shipping industry really paying its taxes? Are others? I don’t think so.” by Christine Legarde in the September 12, 2014 Financial Times (in an interview under FT Lunch).

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Greek Bonds and French Ladies

by Paul A. Myers

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A great biography and memoir of America's first woman ambassador (minister to Denmark 1933-37), a Florida congresswoman, and the daughter of the Great Commoner William Jennings Bryan, three-time Democratic nominee for president and Secretary of State in President Wilson' administration. The memoir is written by Ruth's daughter Rudd, herself a candidate for Congress in 1958. The Myers family has been friends of Rudd's since the 1950s when my mother Helen managed Rudd's congressional campaign. I helped produce this edition published by CreateSpace.

Besides being a top-rank politician, Ruth Bryan Owen lived a live full of both great romance and troubling heartbreak. A fascinating story from an earlier time.

Ruth Bryan Owen: Congresswoman and Diplomat

An excellent KIRKUS REVIEW for my novel

 GREEK BONDS AND FRENCH LADIES

A Novel

BOOK REVIEW

A dramatic tale of secrets and lies set against the backdrop of a devastated Greece.

Love and money are both at risk in Myers’ politically driven novel of intrigue and betrayal. In 2012, Greece is reeling from its economic downturn, and riots rage throughout Athens, threatening the daily lives of its downtrodden inhabitants. The chaos creates unsettling fear and stress for the Greek government but provides an opportunity for Jim Schiller, a hedge fund investor who invests in the promise of a financial bailout. He travels to Paris, where he conspires with the beautiful, mysterious Sophie d’Auverne, a former financial adviser with strong connections to the inner

workings of international finance. She promises him that the bailout is a sure thing and that his investment will make him a billionaire—but the bailout turns out to be as elusive as Sophie herself. As Jim waits for the return on his investment, he’s ambushed by two Russian men who seem to know details of his personal life. They insist that Jim knows the whereabouts of a crucial but mysterious document, and Jim soon discovers that it’s a leaked list of tax evaders throughout Europe, which threatens to overturn the bailout. Jim must find this list or he stands to lose far more than just his financial stability. This layered tale of romance, mystery and suspense reads like a tapestry of fact and fiction; as it outlines recent events, it also details the quest of a very determined man who’s also likable and sympathetic. Jim’s stake in the bailout touches on universal themes, including the human need for security and connection. Overall, it’s an exciting read with surprising twists but also a human interest story that’s relatable and timeless.

A contemporary story of romance and greed, told with humor and sophistication.

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Greek Bonds and French Ladies

by Paul A. Myers

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Rioja wine from Spain

Rioja wine featured in my newest novel "Greek Bonds and French Ladues" in the chapter entitled "Majorca" 

Last summer, our friend Arlette Gamelin invited my wife Minche and me to stay at her beach-front condo at Cala Bona on the southwest corner of Majorca. While there, she introduced us to Rioja wine, a very fine Spanish red somewhat akin to Malbec or Merlot. I featured the wine in my chapter entitled "Majorca" in my newest novel. While at Trader Joe's in Claremont, I found Rioja from Spain for $11.00 a bottle that is simply great! So, Happy New Year or Bonne Annee! I got mine, I hope you get yours!

Epub edition of Greek Bonds and French Ladies

A very well-done Epub edition is on my telephone from Kobo. This is the Smashwords edition. It came through beautifully. $2.99 at Kobo for all of you Kobo readers. The same version is at the Apple iPad store, Barnes and Noble, Diesel, Sony, and other ebook retailers.