On Her Majesty's Diplomatic Service

The narrative follows Michael Burton, whose father envisions a future in diplomacy for him. Michael's career takes him through diverse and challenging locations, including Khartoum, the Khyber Pass, the Gulf, Paris, and Berlin. Ultimately, he returns to a prestigious ambassadorial post that had been previously denied to him by the Foreign Office, highlighting themes of ambition, resilience, and the complexities of diplomatic life.