Publisher: Alfred A. Knopp: New York 1974

Edition: First Edition (stated)

Year: 1974

Description: F, 355 pp.; While working for the British Secret Service David John Moore Cornwell used the pen name John le Carre when he wrote his novels because British Intelligence would not allow him to use his real name. In his seventh spy novel Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy, John le Carre it follows the endeavors of spymaster George Smiley as he uncovers a Soviet mole in the British Secret Intelligence Service.; Made into a movie in 2011 with the collaboration of British and French studios. Very successful film winning Best Picture in Britain and three nominations for Oscars including Best adapted Screenplay, Best Original Score, and Gary Oldman for Best Actor.; VG dj; two small chips on top spine and small tear on rear tail; owner signature "Gloria Kirkpatrick" on front free endpaper. John le Carre was born in Poole, England on Oct. 19,1931 and died on Dec. 12, 2020 at the Royal Cornwall Hospital in Truro, England.

Author: John le Carre