Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Edition: 1st uk ed.,
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Tanning and foxing , price clipped
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Boards in good condition with light bumping on corners and spine. Faded DJ with some wear around the edges. Binding shaky. Some foxing on book block.
Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy presents a masterclass in espionage fiction, chronicling the meticulous investigation of George Smiley as he uncovers a deep-seated Soviet mole within the highest echelons of the British Secret Service. This intricate thriller details the psychological toll of betrayal and the moral ambiguities inherent in the world of intelligence. Le Carré's narrative illustrates a labyrinthine plot, demanding keen attention from its readers as Smiley navigates a web of deceit and suspicion. The novel argues for a more nuanced understanding of patriotism and loyalty, painting a stark picture of Cold War paranoia. Its suspenseful atmosphere and intelligent prose solidify its place as a cornerstone of the genre.
Author: John Le Carré
Format: Hardback
Published: 1974, HODDER AND STOUGHTON
Edition: 1st uk ed.,
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Tanning and foxing , price clipped
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Boards in good condition with light bumping on corners and spine. Faded DJ with some wear around the edges. Binding shaky. Some foxing on book block.
Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy presents a masterclass in espionage fiction, chronicling the meticulous investigation of George Smiley as he uncovers a deep-seated Soviet mole within the highest echelons of the British Secret Service. This intricate thriller details the psychological toll of betrayal and the moral ambiguities inherent in the world of intelligence. Le Carré's narrative illustrates a labyrinthine plot, demanding keen attention from its readers as Smiley navigates a web of deceit and suspicion. The novel argues for a more nuanced understanding of patriotism and loyalty, painting a stark picture of Cold War paranoia. Its suspenseful atmosphere and intelligent prose solidify its place as a cornerstone of the genre.