Diplomatic Conclusions

Translated from the French by Edward Hyams. First UK edition.332pp. Slightly marked to head of text block. Jacket browned, particularly to spine; slight edge-wear. *** Published as La Fin des Ambassades in France in 1953, the novel is a sequel to Les Ambassades (Diplomatic Diversions), a gossipy account of life in the French diplomatic service, based on the author’s own experiences. Roger Peyrefitte (1907-2000), was a provocative French diplomat-turned-novelist, renowned for his candid exploration of homoerotic and pederastic themes.