Another collection of the misadventures of the interstellar diplomats, with Retief facing off more than once with the Groaci, Slith - and having to deal with his ludicrous boss Magnan at the same time.

Retief Of the CDT : Ballots and Bandits - Keith Laumer
Retief Of the CDT : Mechanical Advantage - Keith Laumer
Retief Of the CDT : Pime Doesn't Cray - Keith Laumer
Retief Of the CDT : Internal Affair - Keith Laumer
Retief Of the CDT : The Piecemakers - Keith Laumer

Election hijinks and alien tests for Retief.

3.5 out of 5

An archaeological expedition finds thanks to non-Retief ineptness there are Gouaci around.

3 out of 5

Bad ballet theatre nicking.

3 out of 5

Big worm guts of the matter.

3.5 out of 5

Two diplomats, two fleets, luckily one of the former is Retief.

3 out of 5

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