The honorary consul
Publisher: The Bodley Head (Canada) Ltd.
Published: 1973
Place of publication: Toronto
Language: eng
Number of pages: 334
Description: A tragicomedy of a bungled kidnapping in an Argentinian town. Fortnum, the "Honorary Consul", a whisky-sodden figure of dubious authority is taken by revolutionaries. As Eduardo Plarr negotiates with revolutionaries and authorities for Fortnum's release, the corruption of both becomes evident.
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