Do not tell Alfred. Mitford N.

Fanny Winch has long been accustomed to a quiet, comfortable life with her beloved husband - a good -natured Oxford scientist Alfred. But everything changes when Alfred is appointed British ambassador to Paris. Second intrigues instead of small local gossip, communication with members of the royal families and representatives of the world financial elite instead of people of science... Suppose, you can still get used to this. As well as to the cousin, and now the spokesman for Fanny-the zoo-robber Nore, who performs his duties through the sleeves, but enjoying great success among French politicians. But the main subject of Fanny’s concern is her wayward children who protest against the traditional values ​​of parents. And all this against the background of diplomatic problems that require from the newly made ambassador and his wife is a lot of attention...