Includes bibliographical references (pages 281-284) and index.
Maud & Amber -- Moscow wives -- The mistress of Vailima -- Art lovers -- The girls from Ekatahuna -- A passage to India -- The iron lady -- Chilling out with Pierre -- A portrait of the artist -- The sun king of Nukuʻalofa -- Foreigner -- Penny's garden -- The abolition of slavery -- Supping with the Ayatollah -- The official companion -- The reluctant diplomat -- Couped up in Paradise -- Stand by your woman -- Conduct unbecoming -- Coming out -- 9/11.
1877578304 9781877578304
Diplomats' spouses--History--New Zealand Diplomats--History--New Zealand New Zealanders--History--Foreign countries