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The Spy Who Came in from the Cold

John le Carré

Uncover the secret world of international espionage in this thrilling classic novel. Written by a former British Intelligence agent, the story follows a spy who's desperate to end his career but is given one last mission. Tensions rise as he's sent into dangerous territory, forced to play the part of a dishonored spy in order to bring down his enemies. Full of twists and turns, this suspenseful tale is sure to keep you on the edge of your seat until the very end.
Publish Date
2001-11-27T00:00:00.000Z
2001-11-27T00:00:00.000Z
first published in 1963
Goodreads Rating
4.08
ISBN
9780802714541
Recommendations
3
Recommendations
You must read The Spy Who Came in from the Cold.      source
2020-12-14T15:45:49.000Z
@catazog I hope NPR does a story answering this q this week! I think The Spy Who Came In From The Cold is a great starting point. His first big book, and it moves at a faster pace than some of the others. If you like that, move on to Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy, or A Legacy of Spies.      source
2020-12-13T23:08:20.000Z
Tinker, Taylor, Soldier, Spy and the Spy Who Came In from the Cold. India in the 70's these John Le Carré books fascinated us. Sad to hear of his passing @sarahlyall      source