"The sunny side of diplomatic life, 1875-1912" is a unique testimony of a woman's perspective on a diplomatic career in the second half of the 19th century. The author L. de Hegermann-Lindencrone (Lily de Hegermann-Lindencrone) talks about her impressions of life in the main world capitals, where her husband performed diplomatic duties. With the help of lively speech and a deep understanding of politics, she describes the events that shaped the world history of that time. The book contains interesting anecdotes, impressions of meetings with prominent figures and apt observations about the social and cultural features of different countries. "The Sunny Side of Diplomatic Life" is an important document that provides a deeper understanding of the history and culture of that period through the prism of the personal experience of a diplomatic family.