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The Honourable Schoolboy

by John le Carré
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Espionage thriller unveiling Asian Cold War intricacies.

As a follow-up to "Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy," this John le Carré masterpiece plunges you back into the nuanced world of espionage, this time in the shadowy corners of Southeast Asia. The book excels in its rich character development and a complex plot that smartly captures the essence of the Cold War's Asian theater. If you crave a cerebral spy novel that blends meticulous research with literary prowess, "The Honourable Schoolboy" won't disappoint.

  • James Tait Black Memorial Prize for Fiction (1977)
  • CWA Gold Dagger (1977)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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The Honourable Schoolboy

by John le Carré
Save up to 36%
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ISBN: 9780340739631
Authors: John le Carré
Publisher: Sceptre
Date of Publication: 1999-01-31
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Mystery/Crime/Thriller
Related Topics: Suspense, Thriller, Espionage, Mystery Thriller, Mystery
Goodreads rating: 3.98
(rated by 22790 readers)

Description

A work of fiction.
 

Espionage thriller unveiling Asian Cold War intricacies.

As a follow-up to "Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy," this John le Carré masterpiece plunges you back into the nuanced world of espionage, this time in the shadowy corners of Southeast Asia. The book excels in its rich character development and a complex plot that smartly captures the essence of the Cold War's Asian theater. If you crave a cerebral spy novel that blends meticulous research with literary prowess, "The Honourable Schoolboy" won't disappoint.

  • James Tait Black Memorial Prize for Fiction (1977)
  • CWA Gold Dagger (1977)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.