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The Honourable Schoolboy

by John Le Carré
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The Honourable Schoolboy
The Honourable Schoolboy

Espionage thriller with Smiley's intricate revenge.

If the intricate maneuverings of international espionage intrigue you, you'll find "The Honourable Schoolboy" a layered and satisfying read. Le Carré’s George Smiley is a masterclass in character depth, and this tale of revenge is as cerebral as it is thrilling. The rich interactions and the high-stakes plot will keep you guessing, making it a captivating experience for lovers of sophisticated spy dramas.

  • James Tait Black Memorial Prize for Fiction (1977)
  • CWA Gold Dagger (1977)
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.

The Honourable Schoolboy

by John Le Carré
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ISBN: 9780241322352
Authors: John Le Carré
Publisher: PENGUIN
Date of Publication: 2018-09-27
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Mystery/Crime/Thriller
Related Topics: Espionage, Thriller, Crime, Mystery, Suspense
Goodreads rating: 3.99
(rated by 24848 readers)

Description

In the second part of John le Carré'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
 

Espionage thriller with Smiley's intricate revenge.

If the intricate maneuverings of international espionage intrigue you, you'll find "The Honourable Schoolboy" a layered and satisfying read. Le Carré’s George Smiley is a masterclass in character depth, and this tale of revenge is as cerebral as it is thrilling. The rich interactions and the high-stakes plot will keep you guessing, making it a captivating experience for lovers of sophisticated spy dramas.

  • James Tait Black Memorial Prize for Fiction (1977)
  • CWA Gold Dagger (1977)
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.