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A Private Spy

The Letters of John le Carré

The Letters of John le Carré

The Letters of John le Carré

The Letters of John le Carré

By John le Carré
Edited by Tim Cornwell

By John le Carré
Edited by Tim Cornwell

By John le Carré
Edited by Tim Cornwell

By John le Carré
Edited by Tim Cornwell

By John le Carré
Edited by Tim Cornwell

By John le Carré
Edited by Tim Cornwell

By John le Carré
Read by David Harewood and Florence Pugh
Edited by Tim Cornwell

By John le Carré
Read by David Harewood and Florence Pugh
Edited by Tim Cornwell

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    About A Private Spy

    An archive of letters written by the late John le Carré, giving listeners access to the intimate thoughts of one of the greatest writers of our time

    The never-before-seen correspondance of John le Carré, one of the most important novelists of our generation, are collected in this beautiful volume. During his lifetime, le Carré wrote numerous letters to writers, spies, politicians, artists, actors and public figures. This collection is a treasure trove, revealing the late author’s humour, generosity, and wit–a side of him many readers have not previously seen.

    About A Private Spy

    An archive of letters written by the late John le Carré, giving readers access to the intimate thoughts of one of the greatest writers of our time

    The never-before-seen correspondance of John le Carré, one of the most important novelists of our generation, are collected in this beautiful volume. During his lifetime, le Carré wrote numerous letters to writers, spies, politicians, artists, actors and public figures. This collection is a treasure trove, revealing the late author’s humour, generosity, and wit–a side of him many readers have not previously seen.

    About A Private Spy

    An archive of letters written by the late John le Carré, giving readers access to the intimate thoughts of one of the greatest writers of our time

    The never-before-seen correspondance of John le Carré, one of the most important novelists of our generation, are collected in this beautiful volume. During his lifetime, le Carré wrote numerous letters to writers, spies, politicians, artists, actors and public figures. This collection is a treasure trove, revealing the late author’s humour, generosity, and wit–a side of him many readers have not previously seen.

    About A Private Spy

    An archive of letters written by the late John le Carré, giving readers access to the intimate thoughts of one of the greatest writers of our time

    The never-before-seen correspondance of John le Carré, one of the most important novelists of our generation, are collected in this beautiful volume. During his lifetime, le Carré wrote numerous letters to writers, spies, politicians, artists, actors and public figures. This collection is a treasure trove, revealing the late author’s humour, generosity, and wit–a side of him many readers have not previously seen.

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    About John le Carré

    JOHN LE CARRÉ was born in 1931. For six decades he wrote novels that came to define our age. The son of a confidence trickster, he spent his childhood between boarding school and the London underworld. At sixteen he found… More about John le Carré

    About John le Carré

    JOHN LE CARRÉ was born in 1931. For six decades he wrote novels that came to define our age. The son of a confidence trickster, he spent his childhood between boarding school and the London underworld. At sixteen he found… More about John le Carré

    About John le Carré

    JOHN LE CARRÉ was born in 1931. For six decades he wrote novels that came to define our age. The son of a confidence trickster, he spent his childhood between boarding school and the London underworld. At sixteen he found… More about John le Carré

    About John le Carré

    JOHN LE CARRÉ was born in 1931. For six decades he wrote novels that came to define our age. The son of a confidence trickster, he spent his childhood between boarding school and the London underworld. At sixteen he found… More about John le Carré

    Product Details

    Category: Literary Collections | Arts & Entertainment Biographies & Memoirs | Literary Figure Biographies & Memoirs | Historical Figure Biographies & Memoirs

    Large Print | $42.00
    Published by Random House Large Print
    Jan 10, 2023 | 1088 Pages | 6-1/8 x 9-1/4 | ISBN 9780593632741

    Category: Literary Collections | Arts & Entertainment Biographies & Memoirs | Literary Figure Biographies & Memoirs | Historical Figure Biographies & Memoirs

    Hardcover | $40.00
    Published by Viking
    Dec 06, 2022 | 752 Pages | 6 x 9 | ISBN 9780593490679

    Category: Literary Collections | Arts & Entertainment Biographies & Memoirs | Literary Figure Biographies & Memoirs | Historical Figure Biographies & Memoirs

    Ebook | $20.99
    Published by Viking
    Dec 06, 2022 | 752 Pages | ISBN 9780593654439

    Category: Literary Collections | Arts & Entertainment Biographies & Memoirs | Literary Figure Biographies & Memoirs | Historical Figure Biographies & Memoirs | Audiobooks

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    Dec 06, 2022 | 965 Minutes | ISBN 9780593628843
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    Praise for A Private Spy:

    “A Private Spy, a collection of correspondence spanning much of his [John le Carré’s] life, offers a fresh look at his brilliance.”
    —New York Times

    “It’s glimpses of the master novelist most readers will be eager for, and they’ll find them in his letters to family and avid readers [in A Private Spy].”
    —Washington Post

    “A fascinating look at one of the 20th century’s most fascinating figures.”
    —CrimeReads

    “Le Carré was perhaps the most thoughtful and erudite purveyor of the spy novel in the 20th century, a crackerjack storyteller who elevated the thriller to literary heights…the engrossing letters in A Private Spy—curated with great affection and care by [Tim] Cornwell, who sadly passed away in May 2022—are not unlike an exquisite bespoke suite crafted by a master.”
    —BookPage

    “[A Private Spy is] a portrait of the famed spy novelist via a lifetime of correspondence…Meticulously edited and expansively annotated by le Carré’s son, Cornwell, this collection lands like a biography…Le Carré’s wry modesty and cleareyed insight into human nature consistently shine through…invaluable for fans.”
    —Kirkus

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