Description
In the shadowy world of British intelligence, a mole hunt begins when a retired spymaster is murdered. George Smiley, a man of quiet intellect and immense patience, is called back from the cold to root out the traitor within the Circus. As Smiley meticulously pieces together fragments of information, he navigates a labyrinth of deceit, betrayal, and Cold War paranoia. This gripping tale explores the psychological toll of espionage and the profound moral compromises made in the name of national security.
Available Editions
paperback
Simon and Schuster
Published Jan 1, 2002
402 pages
ISBN: 9780743457903
paperback
Penguin Books, Limited
Published Jan 1, 2023
ISBN: 9780241658987
paperback
Penguin Classics
Published Jan 1, 2018
ISBN: 9780241323410
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Details
First Published
1974
Language
eng
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Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy by John le Carre.