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Parlous Times: A Novel of Modern Diplomacy

By David Dwight Wells
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The plot centers on diplomatic intrigue around a negotiated treaty and a conspiracy to secure a reluctant participant through bribery. A legation secretary becomes personally involved when a distressed woman seeks assistance, setting off clandestine missions, midnight messages, and delicate social manoeuvres. The narrative shifts between official procedure, private confession, and perilous secrets, unfolding a sequence of commissions, moral compromises, and confrontations that force reckonings over love, knowledge, silence, and deception, and culminates in consequences both legal and personal.

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David Dwight Wells

David Dwight Wells was an American author known for his imaginative storytelling and unique narrative style. His works often blend elements of adventure and satire, reflecting the complexities of society and diplomacy in his time. Among his notable titles is "Her Ladyship's Elephant," which showcases his ability to weave humor and absurdity into engaging plots. Wells also penned "His Lordship's Leopard: A Truthful Narration of Some Impossible Facts," further establishing his reputation for crafting whimsical tales that challenge the boundaries of reality. His contributions to literature offer a glimpse into the cultural and social dynamics of the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

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