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Retief Emissary to the Stars (Retief, Bk 8)
Retief Emissary to the Stars - Retief, Bk 8 Author:Keith Laumer The Corps Diplomatique Terrestrienne has never seen his like... — Retief -- the most diplomatic diplomat of the 27th century. — His mission: to gain control of the most desirable planet in the universe -- without triggering intergalactic war. — He tries talking...but how does anyone -- even Retief -- negotiate with an uninhabited planet? — He tries ... more »a dice game...but how does gambling help the solar peace organization prevent the malevolent Basurans (who've eaten their own planet) form turning to Terra's prize colony for an after-dinner snack?
The problems Retief faces are just beginning, but as insurmountable as they seem, the indomitable adventurer prevails -- and keeps the state of the universe on an even keel!
Follow the further adventure of Retief in this continuing series with this collection of eight more Retief stories. And while you're at would you pass me some of those "Sulf-R Smoked Gribble-Grubs"?« less