The Amateur Diplomat: A Novel

A young Canadian visitor becomes entangled in diplomatic maneuvering in the capital of a small fictional kingdom, where international delegates convene amid secret plots. Assassination attempts, riots, and an abduction test alliances and security, prompting improvised tactics and daring rescues. A celebrated dancer emerges as a pivotal figure whose influence and a developing romantic connection shape decisions and loyalties. The crisis culminates in the monarch's death, a contested succession and reconciliations that bring personal reunions while leaving the nation facing an uncertain future.