Books like Windmills of the gods by Sidney Sheldon
A college professor from Kansas is thrust into a world far from academia when she is appointed the United States ambassador to Romania. Through her diplomatic career, she encounters a range of challenges that force her to reflect on her values and priorities, gaining new insights into the way she lives and the impact of her decisions.
First publish date: 1987
Genre: Thriller/Political Thriller
Authors: Sidney Sheldon
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