Closed Circuit

Francis Mason, heir to a large estate in the Latin-American Republic of Candoro, comes to England to seek the help of the Foreign Office when his inheritance is threatened by his country’s new dictator. The narrative unfolds with the suave diplomat Kenneth Gibb, who finds his task complicated by the activities of Mendez, the unconventional First Secretary at the Candoran Embassy. The story delves into the darker forces of power politics, where diplomacy gives way to blackmail and murder, revealing the intricate web of international intrigue and personal ambition.

Published 1963

Condition: Well Read