The Governor of Glave by Keith Laumer
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About this eBook
| Author | Laumer, Keith, 1925-1993 |
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| Illustrator | Gaughan, Jack, 1930-1985 |
| Title | The Governor of Glave |
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| Summary | "The Governor of Glave" by Keith Laumer is a science fiction novel written in the early 1960s. The story follows the adventures of Retief, a diplomat from the Corps of Diplomatic Technicians, who is sent to the planet Glave amidst a governmental upheaval. With its blend of political intrigue, humor, and an exploration of revolutionary themes, the book addresses the challenges faced by foreign diplomats in navigating a newly established regime. In the narrative, after the overthrow of the previous government on Glave, Retief is tasked with assessing the new political landscape and ensuring the safety of his mission. He encounters a chaotic power struggle led by General Sozier, the self-proclaimed military chief, and must navigate through a complex web of deception and opportunistic characters, including the ambitious Taine. Throughout the story, Retief employs his trademark wit and diplomatic skills to uncover the truth behind the recent changes while striving to maintain order. The plot culminates in his successful negotiation of peace, cementing his role as a cunning diplomat able to adapt to unpredictable environments and challenging situations. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Science fiction |
| Subject | Life on other planets -- Fiction |
| Subject | Space colonies -- Fiction |
| Subject | Retief (Fictitious character) -- Fiction |
| Subject | Diplomats -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 61459 |
| Release Date | Feb 20, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 74 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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