Description
When his wife Tessa is brutally murdered in northern Kenya, mild-mannered British diplomat Justin Quayle embarks on a dangerous personal investigation that will transform him from an ineffectual bureaucrat into an unlikely crusader for truth. As he unravels the mystery surrounding her death, Justin discovers a web of corporate corruption and political betrayal that reaches far beyond what he imagined—and realizes that seeking answers may make him a target as well. John le Carré masterfully weaves a tale of ordinary people caught in the machinery of global power, exploring themes of love, sacrifice, and the moral costs of unbridled capitalism. With elegant prose and intricate plotting, the novel chronicles Justin's journey of self-discovery as he uncovers the extraordinary courage of the woman he barely had time to know. A gripping exploration of how tragedy can awaken the hidden strength within us, this is le Carré at his finest.
Available Editions
paperback
Scribner
Published Aug 26, 2005
500 pages
ISBN: 9780743287203
paperback
Penguin Books, Limited
Published Jan 1, 2018
560 pages
ISBN: 9780241322307
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Details
First Published
2001
Language
eng
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Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for The Constant Gardener by John le Carre.