Description

In the volatile landscape of 1960s West Germany, a young British diplomat vanishes, taking with him a trove of sensitive embassy files. Tasked with his recovery, a Foreign Office operative is drawn into a labyrinth of Cold War intrigue and political maneuvering. As he delves deeper, the stark realities of espionage and the blurred lines between morality and duty in a divided Europe begin to surface. This gripping novel masterfully explores the shadowy world of international relations, where trust is a luxury and the truth is often the most dangerous weapon.

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Penguin Classics

Published Sep 5, 2019

ISBN: 9780241337196

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Details

First Published

1968

Language

eng

Content Warnings

Content and trigger warnings for A Small Town in Germany by John Le Carré.

Violence
War/Trauma