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The diplomat
Book • 1949
The Diplomat tells the story of Lord Essex, a skilled British negotiator, who is sent on a special mission to Moscow and Iran in 1946.
His objectives include safeguarding British oil interests in Iran, checking Russian expansion, and maintaining a friendly government in Teheran.
However, his mission is complicated by his assistant, Ivre MacGregor, a geologist who sympathizes with the revolution and challenges Essex's strategies.
The novel explores the geopolitical tensions between British and Soviet interests in the region, as well as the personal conflicts between the characters.
Despite its potential, the book is criticized for its slow pace, repetitive expressions, and awkward style.
His objectives include safeguarding British oil interests in Iran, checking Russian expansion, and maintaining a friendly government in Teheran.
However, his mission is complicated by his assistant, Ivre MacGregor, a geologist who sympathizes with the revolution and challenges Essex's strategies.
The novel explores the geopolitical tensions between British and Soviet interests in the region, as well as the personal conflicts between the characters.
Despite its potential, the book is criticized for its slow pace, repetitive expressions, and awkward style.
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