Reading order
| # | Title | Published | Author | Buy on Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Consul’s File | 1972 | Paul Theroux | Buy |
| 2 | The London Embassy | 1982 | Paul Theroux | Buy |
The Spencer Monroe Savage series consists of two books by Paul Theroux. The Consul’s File (1972) and The London Embassy (1982) both follow an American diplomat through linked short stories. The first book is set in Malaysia, and the second moves the action to London.
The decade-long gap between the two books reflects the different stages of the character’s career. These are among Theroux’s more quietly observed works, focused on the social dynamics of diplomatic life abroad.