Description
Set against the shifting fault lines of Cold War Berlin and the uneasy decades that follow, this espionage novel traces the long, complicated bond between Ted Mundy and Sasha—men forged by idealism and comradeship, then tested by ideology, secrecy, and the cost of survival. As Ted is pulled back into the world of intelligence and counterintelligence, their shared past becomes both a weapon and a vulnerability, revealing how loyalty can curdle into betrayal when politics harden and loyalties fracture. With le Carré’s signature blend of moral ambiguity, sharp institutional critique, and intimate character psychology, the story explores friendship as a fragile contract—one that can be rewritten by power, propaganda, and personal rage. Spanning from the 1960s to the present day, it’s an epic tale of trust under pressure, where every alliance carries a hidden price and every confession threatens to come too late.
Available Editions
paperback
Penguin Books, Limited
Published Jan 1, 2018
432 pages
ISBN: 9780241321935
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Details
First Published
2003
Language
eng
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for Absolute Friends by John Le Carré.