Carre, John le

The Pigeon Tunnel

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ISBN 13:
9781432840037
author:
Carre, John le
format:
Paperback
publisher:
Large Print Press
language:
English
Publication Year:
2017
Dimensions:
20.3 x 13.3 x 2.5 centimetres (0
Genre:
Biography, Literary, Biography
Condition:
New
Availability:
Item usually sent within 7 working days
£15.44

Description

The Pigeon Tunnel is a memoir by John le Carre, recounting his years serving in British Intelligence during the Cold War and his subsequent writing career. With storytelling elan, le Carre shares his experiences, from the dramatic to the humorous, and invites readers to think anew about events and people.

From his time in Cambodia to Beirut and Russia, le Carre's writing is infused with the moral ambiguity he sees in the world. He shares vivid and humorous anecdotes, including encounters with notable figures and events, such as the opening bars of Beethoven's Fifth and his meeting with Andrei Sakharov.

This memoir offers a unique glimpse into the life of a master storyteller and a man who has written from the heart of modern times. With its blend of drama, humor, and insight, The Pigeon Tunnel is a compelling read that will leave you thinking long after you finish the book.

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