The Amateur Diplomat: A Novel

A young Canadian finds himself stepping off a carriage into the elegant, yet bewildering world of Ironia’s capital, Serajoz, where lavish mansions sit beside secretive embassies. Mistaken for a seasoned diplomat, he quickly discovers that the city’s glittering façades hide a tangled web of political maneuvering, old grudges, and looming conflict. As he navigates the opulent salons and uneasy alliances, his penchant for bold proposals and a hint of naiveté draw the attention of both eager allies and wary adversaries.

The novel blends humor and suspense, following his attempts to reconcile personal ambition with the volatile demands of wartime intrigue. With a cast of colourful expatriates, from flamboyant barons to battle‑hardened veterans, the story captures the precarious balance between diplomacy and danger. Listeners are invited into a vivid early‑twentieth‑century setting where every handshake could spark a crisis and every whispered plan hints at larger forces at play.