""Diversions of a Prime Minister"" is a book written by Basil Thomson and published in 1894. The book is a collection of anecdotes and stories from Thomson's time as private secretary to British Prime Minister William Ewart Gladstone. The stories cover a wide range of topics, from political intrigue and diplomacy to personal anecdotes about Gladstone and his family. Thomson's writing style is witty and engaging, and he offers a unique perspective...