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The Spy Who Came in from the Cold

by John Le Carre

The Spy Who Came in from the Cold Cover

Synopses & Reviews

Publisher Comments:

In this classic, John le Carré's third novel and the first to earn him international acclaim, he created a world unlike any previously experienced in suspense fiction. With unsurpassed knowledge culled from his years in British Intelligence, le Carré brings to light the shadowy dealings of international espionage in the tale of a British agent who longs to end his career but undertakes one final, bone-chilling assignment.

When the last agent under his command is killed and Alec Leamas is called back to London, he hopes to come in from the cold for good. His spymaster, Control, however, has other plans. Determined to bring down the head of East German Intelligence and topple his organization, Control once more sends Leamas into the fray — this time to play the part of the dishonored spy and lure the enemy to his ultimate defeat.

Review:

J. B. PriestleySuperbly constructed, with an atmosphere of chilly hell.

Review:

Daphne du MaurierFirst-rate and tremendously exciting.

Review:

NewsweekLe Carré is simply the world's greatest fictional spymaster.

About the Author

John le Carré was born in 1931. His third novel, The Spy Who Came in From the Cold, secured him a worldwide reputation, which was consolidated by the acclaim for his trilogy: Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy; The Honorable Schoolboy, and Smiley's People. His novels include The Little Drummer Girl, A Perfect Spy, The Russia House, Our Game, The Taileor of Panama, and SingleandSingle. John le Carré lives in Cornwall.

Product Details

ISBN:
9780743442534
Author:
Le Carre, John
Publisher:
Scribner Book Company
Author:
John le Carre
Location:
New York, NY
Subject:
Great britain
Subject:
Fiction
Subject:
Espionage/Intrigue
Subject:
Suspense
Subject:
Espionage
Subject:
Intelligence service
Subject:
Smiley, George
Subject:
General Fiction
Subject:
General Fiction
Subject:
Spies
Subject:
Intelligence officers
Subject:
Spy stories
Subject:
Suspense fiction
Edition Description:
B102
Series Volume:
311
Publication Date:
December 2001
Binding:
Paperback
Grade Level:
General/trade
Language:
English
Pages:
224
Dimensions:
8.28x5.35x.60 in. .43 lbs.

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