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John Le Carré is still at the top, more than half a century after The Spy Who Came in from the Cold became a worldwide bestseller. From his bleak childhood - the departure of his mother when he was five was followed by 'sixteen hugless years' in the dubious care of his father, a serial-seducer and con-man - through recruitment by both MI5 and MI6, to his emergence as the master of the espionage novel, le Carré has repeatedly quarried his life for his fiction. Millions of readers are hungry to know the truth about him. Written with exclusive access to le Carré himself, to his private archive and to many of the people closest to him, this is a major biography of one of the most important novelists alive today.
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If you're fascinated by espionage and the stories behind great spy novels, this biography offers an intimate glimpse into John le Carré's life. It delves deep into the childhood, secrets, and experiences that shaped his work, making it a compelling read for fans and newcomers alike who want to understand the man behind the masterful tales.
