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Discover the captivating intrigue of 'The Russia House', a compelling spy story that intertwines love and moral complexity. Written by the masterful John le Carré, this B-format paperback edition, featuring 464 pages of engrossing narrative, will take you on a thrilling journey through post-glasnost Russia. Barley Blair, a small-time publisher with a penchant for whisky and jazz, finds himself entangled in a dangerous game of espionage after a chance encounter with a high-ranking Soviet scientist at the Moscow Book Fair. The promise he drunkenly makes spirals into a web of political tension and personal dilemmas, where loyalty and betrayal blur in the shadows of Cold War remnants. This 2011 edition published by Penguin UK is not just a tale of spies; it is a poignant reflection on human connection, showcasing the emotional turbulence of its characters like Barley and the enigmatic Katya, a liaison caught between two worlds. Perfect for fans of espionage thrillers, 'The Russia House' weaves together themes of sacrifice, redemption, and the struggles between patriotism and personal integrity. Grab your copy today and experience a narrative as rich as the Russian landscape le Carré describes. Fast shipping available to ensure you don't miss out on this unforgettable read!
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780141196350
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2011
Publisher: Penguin UK
Pages: 464
Description:
A spy story, a love story, and a fable for our time
Barley Blair is not a Service man- he is a small-time publisher, a self-destructive soul whose only loves are whisky and jazz. But it was Barley who, one drunken night at a dacha in Peredelkino during the Moscow Book Fair, was befriended by a high-ranking Soviet scientist who could be the greatest asset to the West since perestroika began, and made a promise. Nearly a year later, his drunken promise returns to haunt him. A reluctant Barley is quickly trained by British Intelligence and sent to Moscow to liaise with a go-between, the beautiful Katya. Both are lonely and disillusioned. Each is increasingly certain that if the human race is to have any future, all must betray their countries ...
In his first post-glasnost spy novel, le Carre captures the effect of a slow and uncertain thaw on ordinary people and on the shadowy puppet-masters who command them.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780141196350
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2011
Publisher: Penguin UK
Pages: 464
Description:
A spy story, a love story, and a fable for our time
Barley Blair is not a Service man- he is a small-time publisher, a self-destructive soul whose only loves are whisky and jazz. But it was Barley who, one drunken night at a dacha in Peredelkino during the Moscow Book Fair, was befriended by a high-ranking Soviet scientist who could be the greatest asset to the West since perestroika began, and made a promise. Nearly a year later, his drunken promise returns to haunt him. A reluctant Barley is quickly trained by British Intelligence and sent to Moscow to liaise with a go-between, the beautiful Katya. Both are lonely and disillusioned. Each is increasingly certain that if the human race is to have any future, all must betray their countries ...
In his first post-glasnost spy novel, le Carre captures the effect of a slow and uncertain thaw on ordinary people and on the shadowy puppet-masters who command them.