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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Good Condition in Good jacket. 9780241337165. Good+/Quite Good 2nd print 2019 Penguin Classics hardback, unclipped DJ-some noticeable water-related staining to insides of jacket, which shows some uneven rippling to surface and small tear to head of jacket spine. Internally book is tight and unmarked. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: 1-2 kilos. Category: Fiction; ISBN: 024133716X. ISBN/EAN: 9780241337165. The photos provided are of our own book, further photos may be arranged upon request. Inventory No: 092960.
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.