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Laumer, Keith
1925
1993
Laumer, John Keith
Laumer, Kit
Gaughan, Jack
1930
1985
Gaughan, John Brian Francis
Gaughan
The Governor of Glave
Produced from Worlds of If Science Fiction, November 1963
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"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.)
Reading ease score: 86.7 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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Science fiction
Life on other planets -- Fiction
Space colonies -- Fiction
Retief (Fictitious character) -- Fiction
Diplomats -- Fiction
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