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Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net  a"Gambler's World" by Keith Laumer is a science fiction novel written in the early 1960s. The story centers on a group of diplomats on a strange planet navigating cultural complexities, political intrigue, and a brewing revolution. With a backdrop of gambling metaphors and sharp wit, Laumer explores themes of loyalty, self-interest, and the unpredictability of fate.  The narrative follows the protagonist, Retief, as he engages with the local Nenni caste and encounters an impending coup led by a faction known as the People's Anti-Fascist Freedom League (PAFFL). Amidst a diplomatic gathering, he learns of their plot to assassinate the Corps diplomats. Retief, with the help of a grateful servant named Illy, maneuvers through dangerous situations, ultimately confronting the revolution's leader, Zorn. He skillfully navigates the treacherous waters of power games, leveraging wit and strategy to avert bloodshed while ensuring a balance of power on the planet. The story comes to a conclusion as Retief ingeniously transforms a potential disaster into a favorable diplomatic outcome, leaving the reader to ponder the complexities of political affairs and the twists of chance. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aScience fiction  aShort stories  aLife on other planets -- Fiction  aRetief (Fictitious character) -- Fiction  aDiplomats -- Fiction 0aProduced from Worlds of If November 1961.40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/21627  c62773d62773