The Diplomat’s Wife
The Diplomat’s Wife by Michael Ridpath, published by Atlantic Books, Limited in October 2021, is a 368-page work of fiction that intertwines mystery and suspense. The narrative follows Emma, who, after the death of her brother Hugh, immerses herself in his revolutionary ideals. However, her marriage to a diplomat forces her to navigate the complexities of embassy life in Paris and Nazi Berlin, leading to a conflict of loyalties when an old comrade reappears with a request that challenges her commitment to her husband and her brother’s memory.
In a dual timeline, the story also features Emma’s grandson, Phil, who yearns for a gap-year adventure in Cold War Europe. When Emma decides to revisit her past and confront a long-standing mystery, Phil eagerly joins her on this journey. Their travels reveal unexpected dangers and deeper truths, exploring themes of loyalty, sacrifice, and the impact of history on personal lives. This edition presents a rich narrative that delves into the intricacies of family ties and the shadows of the past, set against the backdrop of significant historical events.
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“1936: Devastated by the death of her beloved brother Hugh, Emma seeks to keep his memory alive by wholeheartedly embracing his dreams of a communist revolution. But when she marries an ambitious diplomat, she must leave her ideals behind and live within the confines of embassy life in Paris and Nazi Berlin. Then one of Hugh’s old comrades reappears, asking her to report on her philandering husband, and her loyalties are torn. 1979: Emma’s grandson, Phil, dreams of a gap-year tour of Cold War Europe, but is nowhere near being able to fund it. So when his beloved grandmother determines to make one last trip to the places she lived as a young diplomatic wife, and to try to solve a mystery that has haunted her since the war, he jumps at the chance to accompany her. But their journey takes them to darker, more dangerous places than either of them could ever have imagined…”–Provided by publisher.
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