In the second part of John le Carr???'s Karla Trilogy, the battle of wits between spymaster George Smiley and his Russian adversary takes on an even more dangerous dimension. George Smiley, now acting head of the Circus, must rebuild its shattered reputation after one of the biggest betrayals in its history. Using the talents of journalist and occasional spy Jerry Westerby, Smiley launches a risky operation uncovering a Russian money-laundering scheme in the Far East. His aim: revenge on Karla, head of Moscow Centre and the ...
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In the second part of John le Carr???'s Karla Trilogy, the battle of wits between spymaster George Smiley and his Russian adversary takes on an even more dangerous dimension. George Smiley, now acting head of the Circus, must rebuild its shattered reputation after one of the biggest betrayals in its history. Using the talents of journalist and occasional spy Jerry Westerby, Smiley launches a risky operation uncovering a Russian money-laundering scheme in the Far East. His aim: revenge on Karla, head of Moscow Centre and the architect of all his troubles. 'Energy, compassion, rich and overwhelming sweep of character and action' The Times 'A remarkable sequel ... the achievement is in the characters, major and minor ... all burned on the brain of the reader' The New York Times THE SIXTH GEORGE SMILEY NOVEL
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Fine in fine dust jacket. Price clipped. First edition first printing of the 4th novel in the George Smiley series. 1977 Golden Dagger award winner. 1/2" closed tear to the top edge of the dj's rear panel. Earlier owner name plate on the dedication pg.... Sewn binding. Cloth over boards. Audience: General/trade.
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Very Good+ in a Very Good price clipped dust jacket. Rubbing on panel edges and spine crown/heel. 2 inch chip with tear at bottom of rear panel.; 8.6 X 5.4 X 1.6 inches; 532 pages.
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Fine book in a fine dust jacket. 533 pages. 533 pages. First American Edition, first printing. Dust jacket design by R. D. Scudellari. His 8th book about the British Secret Service agent George Smiley. Smiley is forced back to work after the unmasking of a double agent in the British Secret Service. Fine book in a fine dust jacket. A beautiful copy!
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Fine. Very Good DJ. No Exp Knopf 1977 First Trade Edition Black cloth with gold lettering. 533 pages. Upper page edges dyed grey. Inside page edges deckled. Bright glossy dust jacket with edgewear and small mended tears. Size: 8 5/8 x 5 7/8 x 1 5/8 inches. HEAVY ITEM.
Despite HK now being in CHinese hands this story plays out well.
Smiley "does it again" and yet all the action is by others.
Love the jargon and the inside feel.