The Department had faded since the war, effectively mothballed, without agents or resources. But now, with intelligence of a possible missile threat, it again has a mission. This is a chance to prove its influence to those at the Circus, like George Smiley, who think the department's time has passed.
Information
Publisher:
Penguin UK
Format:
Paperback
Number of pages:
277
Language:
en
ISBN:
9780141196398
Publish year:
2011
Publish date:
Nov. 3, 2011
John le Carre
John le Carré (1931-2020) was a British author renowned for his intricate spy novels, notably "The Spy Who Came in from the Cold." His realistic portrayal of espionage and morally complex characters set a new standard in the genre. Le Carré's captivating prose and keen insights into human nature continue to influence modern literature.