In "The Ambassador," acclaimed biographer Susan Ronald delves into the tumultuous tenure of Joseph P. Kennedy as the United States Ambassador to Great Britain on the brink of World War II. Appointed on February 18, 1938, Kennedy, a man of profound Irish roots and staunch Catholicism, known for his controversial opinions and notorious womanizing, found himself in the world's most strategic diplomatic post as Europe teetered on the edge of chaos. Ronald's meticulous research unveils the shocking truth behind Kennedy's diplomacy, revealing a man who believed Fascism was the future, consistently manipulated official US policies to his whims, and harbored deep-seated anti-Semitic views, all while prioritizing his family's ambition over national loyalty. Through newly available sources, Ronald paints a portrait of a figure loathed by the White House, the State Department, and the British Government alike, a man whose infamy would eventually lead to his disavowal by Americans and manipulation by both the British and the Nazis. "The Ambassador" is not just the story of Joseph P. Kennedy's fall from grace but also a revealing look into the ambitions of the Kennedy dynasty's quest to establish themselves as America’s foremost family amidst the high society of London. This captivating account shines a light on the darker facets of the Kennedy patriarch, promising to stir attention and controversy with its detailed exploration of one of history's most enigmatic figures.