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Book Synopsis: From the New York Times bestselling author of Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy; Our Kind of Traitor; and The Night Manager, now a television series starring Tom Hiddleston. The 50th-anniversary edition of the bestselling novel that launched John le Carré’s career worldwide.
In the shadow of the newly erected Berlin Wall, Alec Leamas watches as his last agent is shot dead by East German sentries. For Leamas, the head of Berlin Station, the Cold War is over. As he faces the prospect of retirement or worse—a desk job—Control offers him a unique opportunity for revenge. Assuming the guise of an embittered and dissolute ex-agent, Leamas is set up to trap Mundt, the deputy director of the East German Intelligence Service—with himself as the bait. In the background is George Smiley, ready to make the game play out just as Control wants.
Setting a standard that has never been surpassed, The Spy Who Came in from the Cold is a devastating tale of duplicity and espionage.
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Experience the thrilling world of espionage with "The Spy Who Came in from the Cold: A George Smiley Novel"! From the master of spy thrillers, John le Carré, this New York Times bestselling novel is a must-read for fans of gripping suspense and intricate plot twists. Dive into a world of secrets and deceit as you follow the story of Alec Leamas, a retired agent seeking revenge in the dangerous era of the Cold War.
As the newly erected Berlin Wall looms large, Leamas finds himself facing the end of his career. Retirement or a mundane desk job beckons, until a chance for redemption presents itself. Control, the enigmatic figurehead of Berlin Station, offers Leamas a unique opportunity to take down Mundt, the deputy director of East German Intelligence, by infiltrating their ranks from within.
With George Smiley, the legendary spymaster, pulling the strings from the shadows, every move in this deadly game of cat and mouse is deliberate. Le Carré's masterful storytelling and attention to detail will transport you back to the height of the Cold War, where duplicity and espionage were rampant. Prepare to be swept away by a tale of twists and turns that will keep you on the edge of your seat until the very last page.
Don't miss out on this 50th-anniversary edition of a novel that launched le Carré's career and set the bar for spy fiction. Whether you're a long-time fan or looking to embark on an exhilarating literary journey, "The Spy Who Came in from the Cold" is a captivating read that should not be missed. Get your copy today and discover why le Carré is hailed as one of the greatest espionage writers of all time.
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