<영어로 읽는 SF소설 _ 키스 라우머의 얼어붙은 행성>
“The Frozen Planet “은 키스 라우머(Keith Laumer)가 1961년에 출판한 공상과학 소설로, 외계 종족 Soetti의 침략에 맞선 외교관 Retief의 활약상을 그리고 있다.
이 소설은 외교관이자 특수요원인 주인공이 중요한 임무를 띠고 적진으로 향하는 흥미진진한 전개를 보여준다. 아직 Retief가 목적지에 도착하기 전이라 앞으로 그가 어떤 활약을 펼칠지 기대감을 불러일으킨다.


“The Frozen Planet” is a science fiction novel published in 1961 by Keith Laumer that depicts the activities of diplomat Retief against the invasion of the alien race Soetti.
This novel presents an exciting story in which the main character, a diplomat and special agent, heads to enemy territory on an important mission. As Retief has not yet arrived at his destination, anticipation is rising as to what kind of performance he will perform in the future.

Summary
Councilor Magnan relays information to Retief that the Soetti are attempting to occupy a borderland group called Jorgensen's Worlds by force. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs decides to dispatch Retief on a special mission to stop this.
Retief memorizes Soetti's war plans, defense strategies for the people of Jorgensen, and classified documents on converting anti-gravity fields into weapons, and sets off with the sealed documents. Magnan advises you to be very careful not to leak the mission.
Arriving on the planet Aldo Cerise, where the spaceship to his destination is located, Retief hears from the terminal staff that all seats for regular passengers have been canceled because of VIP passengers. Ignoring the grumbling staff, Retief heads to gate 19...

Contents
CHAPTER I. It is rather unusual
CHAPTER II. Retief put down the heavy travel-battered suitcase
CHAPTER III. Four waiters passed Retief's table without stopping
CHAPTER IV. Retief awoke at a tap on his door
CHAPTER V. The blonde girl brushed her hair from her eyes and smiled at Retief
CHAPTER VI. We've never tried to make a secret of it
CHAPTER VII. The icy wind blew snow crystals stingingly against Retief's face