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A Perfect Spy

John Le Carré

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A Perfect Spy

by John Le Carré
A Perfect Spy
A Perfect Spy

Espionage's personal cost, a spy's poignant tale.

"A Perfect Spy" by John le Carré masterfully weaves the complexities of a spy's life with the turmoil of personal relationships. If you're into novels that explore the intricate psyche of its characters and the sacrifices made in the name of duty, this could be a riveting read for you. Le Carré is known for his deep understanding of espionage, and this novel reflects his expertise, offering a profound look at betrayal, love, and the haunting legacy of a double life.

  • Martin Beck Award (1986)
  • Los Angeles Times Book Prize Nominee for Fiction (1986)
  • Deutscher Krimi Preis for 3. Platz International (1987)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

A Perfect Spy

by John Le Carré
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ISBN: 9780340766507
Author: John Le Carré
Publisher: Sceptre
Date of Publication: 1999-01-01
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Mystery/Crime/Thriller, Contemporary, Literary Fiction
Related Topics: Suspense, Crime, Thriller, Mystery, Espionage
Goodreads rating: 3.99
(rated by 21654 readers)

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A Perfect Spy is a magnificent novel whose most remarkable achievement is to immerse us at once in two parallel dramas — each totally gripping, the two together producing a force field in which suspense breeds suspense. It is a work that surpasses — in its mesmerizing hold on the reader, its richness of story and character, and its moral resonance — any novel we have yet had from John le Carré.
 

Espionage's personal cost, a spy's poignant tale.

"A Perfect Spy" by John le Carré masterfully weaves the complexities of a spy's life with the turmoil of personal relationships. If you're into novels that explore the intricate psyche of its characters and the sacrifices made in the name of duty, this could be a riveting read for you. Le Carré is known for his deep understanding of espionage, and this novel reflects his expertise, offering a profound look at betrayal, love, and the haunting legacy of a double life.

  • Martin Beck Award (1986)
  • Los Angeles Times Book Prize Nominee for Fiction (1986)
  • Deutscher Krimi Preis for 3. Platz International (1987)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

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