The Honorary Consul by Graham Greene

Set in a remote city on the Parana River in Argentina, the novel follows the story of a British honorary consul who is mistakenly kidnapped by revolutionaries who intended to kidnap the American ambassador. As the consul battles alcoholism and depression, his young wife embarks on an affair with a local doctor, who is drawn into the political drama as he attempts to negotiate the consul's release. The book explores themes of love, political unrest, and moral ambiguity.

The 2356th greatest book of all time


Published
1973
Nationality
British
Type
Fiction
Pages
Unknown
Words
72,000
Original Language
English

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