Many writers have written about my husband, Edward Durell Stone who died in 1978.The writing here by Jane C. Loeffler about Mr.Stone is accurate, something many writers have ignored. The truth is highly important when speaking of an individual who was a creative giant.The cover of "The Architecture of Diplomacy" features Edward's embassy building in New Delhi, India. Without a doubt is has been considered the most beautiful of all the embassies built in that era. Frank Lloyd Wright praised it calling it 'The Taj Maria'. I am complimented. Edward designed the building on our honeymoon, as we blissfully ventured on an around the world trip.Jane's book brought back graceful memories. I thank her.Maria Durell Stone