The Spy Who Came In From The Cold; Call For The Dead; A Murder Of Quality; The Looking-Glass War; A Small Town In Germany
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Author: John Le Carré
Binding: Hardback
Published: Heinemann/Octopus, 1979
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Very good
Pages: Yellowed
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Page edges have yellowed
John Le Carré's masterful collection presents a chilling look into the clandestine world of espionage, where moral ambiguities and political machinations reign supreme. The Spy Who Came In From The Cold chronicles the grim realities faced by agents, while Call For The Dead and A Murder Of Quality introduce the astute George Smiley, whose quiet intellect uncovers dark truths. The Looking-Glass War illustrates the bureaucratic infighting and tragic consequences within the British Secret Service, and A Small Town In Germany details the tense search for a missing diplomat amidst Cold War paranoia. This compilation offers a compelling and sophisticated portrayal of the spy's life, far removed from glamour, instead focusing on the psychological toll and ethical dilemmas inherent in the profession.
Author: John Le Carré
Binding: Hardback
Published: Heinemann/Octopus, 1979
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Very good
Pages: Yellowed
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Page edges have yellowed
John Le Carré's masterful collection presents a chilling look into the clandestine world of espionage, where moral ambiguities and political machinations reign supreme. The Spy Who Came In From The Cold chronicles the grim realities faced by agents, while Call For The Dead and A Murder Of Quality introduce the astute George Smiley, whose quiet intellect uncovers dark truths. The Looking-Glass War illustrates the bureaucratic infighting and tragic consequences within the British Secret Service, and A Small Town In Germany details the tense search for a missing diplomat amidst Cold War paranoia. This compilation offers a compelling and sophisticated portrayal of the spy's life, far removed from glamour, instead focusing on the psychological toll and ethical dilemmas inherent in the profession.