The Secret Pilgrim
John Le Carré
(Author)
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Description
The Cold War is over. The rules of the spying game have changed. But to train new spies for this uncertain future, one must first show them the past. Enter the man called Ned, the loyal and shrewd veteran of the Circus. With the inspiration of his inscrutable mentor George Smiley, Ned thrills all as he recounts forty exhilarating years of Cold War espionage across Europe and the Far East .
Product Details
Price
$16.00
$14.88
Publisher
Ballantine Books
Publish Date
April 29, 2008
Pages
400
Dimensions
5.66 X 8.0 X 0.91 inches | 0.85 pounds
Language
English
Type
Paperback
EAN/UPC
9780345504425
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About the Author
John le Carré was born in 1931. After attending the universities of Bern and Oxford, he taught at Eton and spent five years in the British Foreign Service. The Spy Who Came In from the Cold, his third book, secured him a worldwide reputation. He divides his time between England and the Continent.
Reviews
"Intriguing . . . magisterial . . . The many ingredients are skillfully marshaled. . . . Lucidly and elegantly controlled."--The New York Times Book Review "Scorching . . . fascinating . . . seductive . . . a dazzler."--Entertainment Weekly "Powerful . . . a highly absorbing tale."--Newsday "Extraordinary."--USA Today
