Peace Makers uncovers the hidden world of British diplomacy during the Second World War. Far from the quiet corridors of Whitehall, it was a stage for patriots and public servants, but also for charmers, chancers, eccentrics, and adventurers. Drawing on fresh research and vivid storytelling, the book reveals the extraordinary, often untold stories of the diplomats who shaped the war—and the world that followed. More than a chronicle of strategy and statecraft, this is a deeply human story. Under the pressures of war, the Foreign Office began to change. Prejudices crumbled, especially around the role of women, and the wartime service paved the way for the more open, representative diplomacy of the post-war years. These accounts of persuasion, influence, and resilience remain as relevant today as they were in the 1940s. Firmly grounded in history but written for a wide readership, Peace Makers will appeal to readers of Max Hastings, Antony Beevor, and Ben Macintyre, as well as anyone in