Carre, John le
The Spy Who Came in from the Cold
- ISBN 13:
- 9780141194523
- author:
- Carré, John le
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Penguin Classics
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2010
- Pages:
- 272
- Dimensions:
- 19.6 x 12.6 x 2.2 cm
- Genre:
- Modern & contemporary fiction (post c 1945)
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
The Spy Who Came in from the Cold by John le Carré is a gripping tale of love, betrayal, and espionage set against the backdrop of the Cold War. Alec Leamas, a seasoned spy, is tired of living in the shadows, and his British masters want him to complete one final assignment.
Deep in Communist Germany, Leamas must betray his country, a job that will test his cynical professionalism. But when he tries to help a young woman he has befriended, his mission may prove to be the worst thing he could ever have done. A gritty and terrible tale of men caught up in politics beyond their imagining, this book marks a breakthrough in the spy story.
With its terse and compassionate prose, The Spy Who Came in from the Cold is a gripping and thought-provoking read. Alec Leamas's story is a complex exploration of the human cost of espionage, and the blurred lines between loyalty, duty, and deception.
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