John Le Carre

John Le Carre

8 Series

John le Carre, born David Cornwell, was a British novelist and former intelligence officer who began writing spy fiction in the early 1960s. Using a French pen name due to his past in foreign service, his works are noted for their psychological depth and morally ambiguous protagonists, distinguishing them from the action-oriented James Bond series. Le Carre's novels have significantly contributed to the genre of espionage literature.

Author: John Le Carre Rewritten synopsis: In "Ox Tales: Fire," John Le Carre contributes to a compelling anthology alongside renowned authors such as Geoff Dyer and Sebastian Faulks. This collection features diverse narratives that explore the theme of fire through various lenses. Le Carre's story captivates readers with its intricate plot and deep character development. The anthology promises a rich tapestry of suspense, emotion, and insight, making it a must-read for fans of literary fiction.

George Smiley

Call for the Dead

(1961)

A Murder of Quality

(1962)

The Spy Who Came in from the Cold

(1963)

The Looking Glass War

(1965)

Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy

(1974)

The Honourable Schoolboy

(1977)

Smiley's People

(1979)

The Secret Pilgrim

(1990)

A Legacy of Spies

(2017)

Karla's Choice

(2024)(By: Nick Harkaway)

Chronological Order of George Smiley

Call for the Dead

(1961)

A Murder of Quality

(1962)

The Spy Who Came in from the Cold

(1963)

Karla's Choice

(2024)(By: Nick Harkaway)

The Looking Glass War

(1965)

Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy

(1974)

The Honourable Schoolboy

(1977)

Smiley's People

(1979)

The Secret Pilgrim

(1990)

A Legacy of Spies

(2017)

The Karla Trilogy

Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy

(1974)

The Honourable Schoolboy

(1977)

Smiley's People

(1979)

Standalone Novels

A Small Town in Germany

(1968)

The Naive and Sentimental Lover

(1971)

The Little Drummer Girl / A Death in the Family

(1983)

A Perfect Spy

(1986)

The Russia House

(1989)

The Night Manager

(1993)

Our Game

(1994)

The Tailor of Panama

(1996)

Single & Single

(1999)

The Constant Gardener

(2001)

Absolute Friends

(2003)

The Mission Song

(2006)

A Most Wanted Man

(2008)

Our Kind of Traitor

(2010)

A Delicate Truth

(2013)

Agent Running in the Field

(2019)

Silverview

(2021)

Short Stories/Novellas

Dare I Weep, Dare I Mourn?

(2016)

John le Carr Short Story Collections

Sarratt and the Draper of Watford

(1999)

Non-Fiction

The Pigeon Tunnel

(2016)

A Private Spy: The Letters of John le Carré

(2022)(With: Tim Cornwell)

Anthologies

The Book of Spies: An Anthology of Literary Espionage

(2003)

Not One More Death

(2006)

Ox-Tales: Fire

(2009)

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