The Laumer, Keith 1925-1993 creator Gaughan, Jack 1930-1985 text utu 2020 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "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.) Release date is 2020-02-20 Produced by Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net Original publication data not identified Science fiction Life on other planets -- Fiction Space colonies -- Fiction Retief (Fictitious character) -- Fiction Diplomats -- Fiction PS Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/61459 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/61459 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134421.0 61459