“I Spy” – the latest novel from Claire Kendal
I Spy by Claire Kendal – https://t.co/l4aw2tKPBg
— U.S. Citizen Abroad (@USCitizenAbroad) August 25, 2019
Why the book “I Spy” may be of special interest to Brockers and oppressed U.S. citizens the world over
Part of the book #Ispy by @ClaireKendal includes a discussion of the problems of being a "U.S. Person" born and living outside the USA and having one's life run by @citizenshiptax #FATCA, #FBAR, etc – amazing that this is now entering novels! https://t.co/mtmrqaV3kU
— U.S. Citizen Abroad (@USCitizenAbroad) August 25, 2019
Claire Kendal’s newest novel “I Spy” is a great read. Citizens of all countries will enjoy it. But, U.S. citizens are special. Therefore, the book contains a special section which will be best understood by them. The book contains certain insights that could be understood only by those who have lived the oppressiveness of U.S. citizenship. Not only does the book contain a description of the problems, but it even includes a description of a meeting with a “High End Condor”.
Starting on page 309 …
“Albert B. Matheson has the mega-watt smile of a superstar visiting from Mount Olympus. He is in his early forties, like Zac, and every move he makes his made with a snap. “Hey Helen, he says, snapping on a smile as he snaps open his briefcase. “Great to meet you.”
“Great to meet you too. I’m really curious about what the E stands for.”
“Ernest, my grandfather’s name. I do my best to live up to it.” He laughs. “So” he says, leafing through the forms I emailed earlier and his assistant clearly printed.
“Your US citizen father and British mother divorced when you were a baby, and you were born and raised in the UK. My main tip is for you to remain calm and not panic as you explore your next steps.”
Is this the kind of tip you charge $1600 for? Panic about what, Mr. Matheson?
“Call me Albert please. Your discovery of your U.S. citizenship and the tax obligations it brings.”
Seems like somebody in this book is having an OMG Moment. Free advice (not $1600) for those afflicted with this moment may be found on the Issac Brock Society.
Claire Kendal is on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/ClaireKendal.
Normally, I have a policy on when I can quit reading a book. (100- my age is the number of pages I’m obliged to read). In this case since I can’t stand books that shift back and forth in time I should have quit. However I persevered in order to find the IRS subplot. That’s wasted time I can’t get back.