John le Carré
The Secret Pilgrim
- ISBN 13:
- 9780141196367
- author:
- John le Carré
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Penguin Classics
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2011
- Pages:
- 416
- Dimensions:
- 19.6 x 12.8 x 2.6 cm
- Genre:
- Thriller Textbook
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The Secret Pilgrim by John le Carré is a gripping novel that explores the complexities of espionage and its impact on those who serve. In this late Smiley novel, George Smiley offers his own humane and unexpected answers to the questions that have haunted many spies throughout their careers. As Ned recalls his painful triumphs and inglorious failures, he begins to understand the true cost of his work. With characteristic candour, Smiley shares his own experiences, from his early days as a spy to his later years as a mentor. This is a story about the human side of espionage, one that will leave readers pondering the consequences of a life lived in the shadows. A fitting addition to Penguin Modern Classics, The Secret Pilgrim features an afterword by the author, offering further insight into this masterful tale of espionage and self-discovery.