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The Honourable Schoolboy (1977) is a spy novel by British writer John le Carré. George Smiley must reconstruct an intelligence service in order to run a successful offensive espionage operation to save the service from being dismantled by the government.
- John Le Carré
- 1977
Sep 1, 1977 · John le Carré's classic novels deftly navigate readers through the intricate shadow worlds of international espionage with unsurpassed skill and knowledge and have earned him -- and his hero, British Secret Service agent George Smiley -- unprecedented worldwide acclaim.
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- 1977
- John Le Carré
- Paperback
Jun 7, 2011 · Brilliantly plotted and morally complex, The Honourable Schoolboy is the second installment of John le Carré's renowned Karla triology and a riveting portrayal of postcolonial espionage. With an introduction by the author.
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- $12.59
- John le Carré
- John Le Carré
A novel by John le Carré about George Smiley's attempt to capture a Chinese agent recruited by the Soviets. The plot involves a complex web of espionage, betrayal, and honor in London and Asia.
The Honourable Schoolboy is remarkable and thrilling, one of three books (together with Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy and Smiley's People) to feature the legendary clash between Smiley and Karla, two brilliant spymasters on opposite sides of the Cold War.
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- John Le Carré
The Honourable Schoolboy. by John le Carré. Recommendations from our site. “A terrific story, it goes without saying. For one thing, it comes from the golden age when le Carré still cared about plot. But it’s his gift for dialogue that electrifies all his books.” Read more... The best books on Journalism. Robert Cottrell, Journalist.
Brilliantly plotted and morally complex, The Honourable Schoolboy is the second installment of John le Carré’s renowned Karla triology and a riveting portrayal of postcolonial espionage. With an introduction by the author.
