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John le Carre

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John le Carre is one of the most popular and successful authors in the world of literature. He was born in 1931 in Poole, Dorset, England, to a wealthy family of a con man who was later revealed to be a Nazi spy. His father’s deception and mysterious disappearance left him with a deep sense of uncertainty and a mistrust of the world around him. He followed his father's footsteps, becoming a spy himself for British intelligence during the Cold War. Working in German and Czechoslovakian secret services, he experienced firsthand the machinations of the international scene firsthand and would write about it in his books. John le Carre is most famous for his spy novels, which have been adapted into some of the most acclaimed movies of all time, such as The Spy Who Came in from the Cold and the The Constant Gardener. He has also written thrillers and suspense novels, such as The Honourable Schoolboy and Tinker Tailor Solider Spy. The events and characters he describes in his books are often based on real people and events, adding a realism and depth to his characters. John le Carre is renowned for his detailed writing and unique view of the political landscape. His books examine the personal cost of espionage and the corruption of morality at the highest levels of government. He believes in frank and honest dialogue to get to the root of international conflicts. He believes in the power of truth and defends the freedom of individual expression. John le Carre is rated as one of the most important living authors, he is admired by millions and his books are read by millions. His books have been translated into more than 30 languages, so people all over the world can experience his stories. Every new novel he writes is a great success and it will certainly be exciting to see what he writes about next.

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The Spy Who Came in From the Cold is a classic spy novel by John le Carre. Originally released in 1963, the book quickly became a bestseller and went on to win the Edgar Award for best novel. The stor...

September 1, 2005
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John le Carre’s Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy is a suspenseful espionage novel set in the midst of the Cold War. The novel opens with the British Secret Service arranging a mission to unmask a Soviet d...

June 7, 2011
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A Perfect Spy

July 20, 2011

A Perfect Spy is the masterpiece from John le Carre, renowned author of spy thrillers. Set in the Cold War era of Europe, this story tells of the life of Rick Pym, the son of a renowned British spy wh...

July 20, 2011
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The Spy Who Came in From the Cold is a classic spy novel by John le Carre. Originally released in 1963, the book quickly became a bestseller and went on to win the Edgar Award for best novel. The stor...

Aung San Suu Kyi

July 31, 2009
Nobel Laureate
Nobel Laureate in Peace
TIME 100: Most Influential People
Unicorn CEO/Founder
Forbes World's Most Powerful People
TIME 100: Most Influential People

The Honourable Schoolboy, by John le Carre, is a thrilling political novel about espionage and intrigue in the Cold-War era. Set in 1977, the story follows British Secret Intelligence Service intellig...

It’s 600 pages, it’s mostly description, there is almost nothing that happens. But it’s fascinating.

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