Whose Death in the Tunnel?: A Tale of a Princess

By Aaron McCallum Becker

She is the most admired, talked about and photographed woman in the world, but her life is embroiled in trauma, betrayal and make-believe love. As her marriage falls apart and her divorce is mandated... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 188500320X
• ISBN13: 9781885003201
• Release Date: January 2010
• Publisher: Robert Reed Publishers
• Length: 350 Pages
• Weight: 1.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.3" x 9.3"

Customer Reviews

A Great Read

The melancholy style of the first pages juxtaposed against and the action packed progression of the story itself intensified my fascination with this book. The plot accurately follows Diana's activities during the last year of her life and suggests that Diana's "death" was not a mere accident. This story is not an account of Diana's life. Instead, it is a spell binding, action driven plan for Diana to change her identity. The complex characterizations of Adam and Elizabeth, the individuals who organize and carry out this plan for Diana, make me wonder if they are real people instead of fictional creations in the author's imagination. The characterization of Jennifer as self-centered and conniving made me feel as though she received what she deserved. The story offers everything: brutal murder; deceit; compassion; humour; sex; insight into relationships; not to mention a great read.

Our Book Club's October Selection

My book club is reading "Whose Death in the Tunnel" for its October selection. I wanted to read the book early to insure time to finish before our meeting on the last Thursday of the month. I started reading last night and stayed up all night. I'm exhausted but fascinated. Could Diana possibly have conceived such a plot? At first, I thought it was impossible, but after reading the story, I'm not so sure. Maybe a new identity was her only alternative. I have read before about the true demise of the Shah of Iran, and Aaron Becker's account supports the like premise. Coupled with this, my brother works for the State Department. He has told me about a man who specializes in changing the identity of high profile individuals. Adam is absolutely this man. Maybe Adam is a real person and not just a figment of Aaron Becker's imagination. It's a great story, and one that needed to be told. I can hardly wait for the stimulated discussion "Whose Death" will promote at our meeting this month.

You'll Enjoy Every Page

Is it really the "Tale of a Princess?" Or is it the truth? "Whose Death in the Tunnel?" stimulates our imaginations. The story is almost beyond the realm of reality for our politically correct minds. But why not? People do step beyond the boundaries these days. Look at Clinton. Had he taken the same actions ten years ago, would he have remained a hero? "Whose Death in the Tunnel?" explores the concept that our boundaries are constantly being challenged, that it is acceptable to take extreme actions to survive and that people are able to adjust to the challenges that are placed in front of them. "Whose Death in the Tunnel?" is so much more than just story; it is a tribute to the ability of the human creature to survive. You will thoroughly enjoy every page.

Becker provides enlightening insight into Diana

Written as a novel, Aaron McCallum Becker offers a page turner than portrys Diana as the victor in planning her own faked demise. It is an amazing story, written in British English, making the terminology and spelling of some words a challenge for American readers. Unlike so many accounts of Diana, Becker portrays the Princess as of sound mind and in total control of herself. In Becker's account, Diana makes difficult but sound decisions to protect herself and her children. She stands up to the wrath of the British Establishment. Becker's story is thought provoking and captivating. It is an absoulte must read.

Refreshingly well written

What a wonderfully refreshing book. So many books today seem written to a formula to guarantee success. This book strikes out in fresh territory and is rather unlike anything I have ever read before. The dialogues with the thought processes that attend them gave me a much fuller insight into the characters than authors normally provide. I also liked the fact that Diana although a bit of victim took charge of a wretched situation and achieved a victory, but at what a cost. It shows strength of character that I never envisioned in her. I still can't decide if I like some of the characters or not; they don't fit in any convenient pigeon hole of good or bad. I hope this author writes again soon; he has a fan who will follow his career.