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John le Carré : The biography

by Adam Sisman

This biography examines the life of David Cornwell, the former intelligence officer known as John le Carré. Based on private archives and interviews, it details his difficult childhood, his career in espionage, and his development as a novelist.

Accession 29177 ISBN 9781408827932 Publisher Bloomsbury
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