The Spy Who Came in from the Cold - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0140127585 ISBN 13: 9780140127584

Publisher: Penguin, 1989

Synopsis

The Cold War is at its most chill. Alec Leamas, a seasoned British Intelligence officer whose entire East German network has been arrested or shot, leaves West Berlin for London, believing his career is over. But his master, Control, knows that Leamas is good for a last mission: one that will allow him to take his revenge on the ruthless East German counterintelligence chief who has killed or imprisoned his agents. And lurking discreetly in the background, George Smiley will be pulling the operational strings.

About this title

Review:

'A topical and terrible story ... he can communicate emotion, from sweating fear to despairing love, with terse and compassionate conviction. Above all, he can tell a tale. Formidable equipment for a rare and disturbing writer.' (The Sunday Times)

'Written ... with a pitiless, elegant clarity. The Spy who Came in from the Cold is a first-rate thriller and more.' (TIME)

'Le Carré is one of the best novelists – of any kind – we have.' (Vanity Fair)

Book Description:

le Carré's classic spy thriller now reissued with a stunning new package

About this edition

• Publisher: Penguin
• Publication date: 1989
• ISBN 10: 0140127585
• ISBN 13: 9780140127584
• Binding: Mass Market Paperback
• Number of pages: 224