ISBN 9780241981610
Rs. 1,118
Penguin Books
A Legacy of Spies
Who it's for: Readers of spy thrillers and fans of John le Carré
Peter Guillam, a loyal colleague and protégé of George Smiley in the legendary British Secret Service known as the Circus, finds his peaceful retirement shattered when a letter summons him back to London. His Cold War past, once celebrated, now faces intense scrutiny from a new generation. Intelligence operations that once safeguarded the nation are being dissected by those who remember none of the dangers, only the blood that was spilled. This masterful blend of past and present reveals the moral ambiguity of espionage and explores the haunting consequences of Cold War actions on those who carried them out.Why You Should Read? A masterful blend of past and present, revealing the moral ambiguity of espionage. Vivid storytelling from John le Carré, a legend of the spy novel genre. Explores the haunting consequences of Cold War actions on those who carried them out. A suspenseful narrative that keeps the reader questioning every motive. About the AuthorJohn le Carré was a British author of espionage novels. Many of his works draw on his own experiences as an intelligence officer in MI5 and MI6 during the 1950s and 1960s. His novels often explore the moral compromises and psychological toll of the spy world, earning him critical acclaim and a dedicated global readership.
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- Follows Peter Guillam, a loyal colleague of George Smiley
- Blends past and present to examine Cold War operations
- Explores the moral ambiguity of espionage
- By John le Carré, a renowned spy novelist
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Who is the main character?
The main character is Peter Guillam, a retired intelligence officer and protégé of George Smiley.
What is the book about?
It's about Guillam being summoned back to London to face scrutiny over his Cold War past, blending past and present to reveal the moral ambiguity of espionage.
Is this a sequel to another book?
It features characters from le Carré's earlier works, but the description does not specify a direct sequel.
What themes does it explore?
It explores the moral ambiguity of espionage and the haunting consequences of Cold War actions.