Jens reviewed Die Diplomatin by Lucy Fricke
Review of 'Die Diplomatin' on 'Goodreads'
4 stars
A precious glimpse into the mind of a female (gasp!) German diplomat. After a mistake with serious consequences at the beginning of the novel, our protagonist is transferred to a position in Istanbul where the political and legal climate is particularly challenging.
I was surprised how thrilling I found this book, a true page-turner. The short chapters added to the sense of urgency I felt while reading; the narrative style drew me into the plot and I could not wait to see what would happen next, and how the narrator would react to it.
A true gem, warmly recommended to anyone with an interest in diplomacy, international relations, and/or seeing the world through the eyes of a woman with shifting priorities.