Description
Discover John le Carré's gripping espionage classic, 'The Looking Glass War', now available in a brand new B-format paperback edition. This profound novel unravels the complexities of intelligence operations during the Cold War, showcasing both the brilliance and the failures of espionage activities. Set against the backdrop of a divided Germany and the looming threat of missile bases, le Carré delves deeply into themes of fear, pride, and the desperate need for political relevance in the intelligence marketplace.
As the plot unfolds, readers follow deactivated agent Fred Leiser as he is thrust back into East Germany, where the echoes of past conflicts shape his mission and destiny. The nuanced portrayal of the Department transforms this narrative into a haunting exploration of bureaucratic struggles, emphasizing the realities of spying gone awry. With 288 pages of riveting storytelling, 'The Looking Glass War' serves as a compelling reminder of the double-edged nature of war and intelligence.
Perfect for fans of espionage novels and Cold War literature alike, this edition is a must-have for your collection. Please note, this item is brand new and published by Penguin UK in 2011 with an ISBN of 9780141196398. Order now and immerse yourself in the intricate world of espionage where trust is scarce, and danger lurks at every corner.
Delivery Information: We ensure fast and secure delivery to your doorstep, so you can dive into this captivating read without delay.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780141196398
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2011
Publisher: Penguin UK
Pages: 288
Description:
Le Carre shows espionage at its best and worst in this novel, new to Penguin Modern Classics
When the Department - faded since the war and busy only with bureaucratic battles - hears rumour of a missile base near the West German border, it seems like the perfect opportunity to regain some political standing in the Intelligence market place. The Cold War is at its height and the Department is dying for a piece of the action.
Swiftly becoming carried away by fear and pride, the Department and her officers send deactivated agent Fred Leiser back into East Germany, armed only with some schoolboy training and his memories of the war.
In the land of eloquent silence that is Communist East Germany, Leiser's fate becomes inseparable from the Department's.
As the plot unfolds, readers follow deactivated agent Fred Leiser as he is thrust back into East Germany, where the echoes of past conflicts shape his mission and destiny. The nuanced portrayal of the Department transforms this narrative into a haunting exploration of bureaucratic struggles, emphasizing the realities of spying gone awry. With 288 pages of riveting storytelling, 'The Looking Glass War' serves as a compelling reminder of the double-edged nature of war and intelligence.
Perfect for fans of espionage novels and Cold War literature alike, this edition is a must-have for your collection. Please note, this item is brand new and published by Penguin UK in 2011 with an ISBN of 9780141196398. Order now and immerse yourself in the intricate world of espionage where trust is scarce, and danger lurks at every corner.
Delivery Information: We ensure fast and secure delivery to your doorstep, so you can dive into this captivating read without delay.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780141196398
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2011
Publisher: Penguin UK
Pages: 288
Description:
Le Carre shows espionage at its best and worst in this novel, new to Penguin Modern Classics
When the Department - faded since the war and busy only with bureaucratic battles - hears rumour of a missile base near the West German border, it seems like the perfect opportunity to regain some political standing in the Intelligence market place. The Cold War is at its height and the Department is dying for a piece of the action.
Swiftly becoming carried away by fear and pride, the Department and her officers send deactivated agent Fred Leiser back into East Germany, armed only with some schoolboy training and his memories of the war.
In the land of eloquent silence that is Communist East Germany, Leiser's fate becomes inseparable from the Department's.