On Her Majesty's Diplomatic Service From The Arab World to The Berlin Wall by Sir Michael Burton

 Helping escapees from East Germany, keeping a picture of an actress dancing on a table at an important party, and meeting the spy George Blake. Sir Michael Burton's diplomatic life included all of these adventures and more! He tells the story of his diplomatic career in many countries in the Middle East, Africa, and Europe in a wonderfully interesting and clear manner, and includes several anecdotes and meetings with politicians and leaders. At one stage, he gave Mrs Thatcher strong advice! He also recounts his meetings with the Queen, and her visits, including a somewhat controversial one to Germany.

The book gives readers an inside look into the behind-the-scenes of diplomacy, and covers world-changing historical events, such as the fall of the Berlin Wall. I was also especially interested in Sir Michael's time in the Sudan, because my husband worked there a long time ago.

I received this free ebook from NetGalley in return for an honest review.

EDITION             Paperback

ISBN                    9781915248008

PRICE                                                £14.95 (GBP)