The Secret
| First published | October 1982 |
|---|---|
| Type | Short Fiction |
| Length | Novelette |
| Series | Retief |
Notes
There are two different versions of this title. The version in "Retief: Diplomat at Arms" is apparently an earlier version than that in "The Return of Retief". The changes are sufficient to alter the storyline in many minor details, although the overall plot remains mostly the same.
Publications (6)
| Date | Publication | Publisher | Type | Page | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 1982 |
|
Retief: Diplomat at Arms | Timescape / Pocket Books | Collection | 172 |
| September 1984 |
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The Return of Retief | Baen Books | Novel | 177 |
| September 1984 |
|
The Return of Retief | Baen Books | Novel | 177 |
| October 1987 |
|
Retief: Diplomat at Arms | Baen Books | Collection | 177 |
| October 1987 |
|
Retief: Diplomat at Arms | Baen Books | Collection | 177 |
| March 2016 |
|
Retief: Emissary to the Stars | Gateway / Orion | Collection | |60 |