The final book of the 21st Century Trilogy follows Lars on a journey to Denmark in his old age to participate in a medical research programme. However, his trip takes a dangerous turn when he is pursued by unknown criminals in Copenhagen. Lars returns to New Zealand, hoping to leave the danger behind in Europe.
Love and Diplomacy is the story of Lars, who lives a privileged life as a diplomat with a promising career in the Foreign Service, he is married, and has two children. The story plays out over a year in his life, including his duty travel to Zambia, Kenya, France, and the UK. Lars's life changes overnight when he meets Carole, who is the partner of the American ambassador to Zambia. The book gives a realistic account of Danish development aid from within the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Copenhagen and the Danish Embassy in Lusaka.
The 21st Century Trilogy is a complete series collection featuring three full-length novels in a single volume: Love and Diplomacy, The Beginning of the End - of Our Civilization, and A Plot to Delay Aging.
Lara is the main character in 'The Beginning of the End - of Our Civilization'. The story follows her upbringing in Dar es Salaam and Geneva, her studies in London and New York, and her work in Denmark and Geneva. She is part of the first generation being born into the climate crisis. The novel looks at how it influences her life, affects her decisions, and how the evolving consequences of the climate crisis change our civilization's fabric and bring it closer to its end.