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The Looking Glass War
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Dive into the fascinating world of espionage with John le Carre's gripping novel, The Looking Glass War. This powerful Cold War thriller captivates readers with its intricate narrative filled with deception, suspense, and the looming threat of nuclear conflict. A hallmark of spy fiction, le Carre's work brilliantly captures the paranoia and chaos of the Cold War era.
Set against a backdrop of political turmoil, The Looking Glass War follows the story of the Department, a shadow of its former self, still entangled in bureaucratic infighting. When rumors of a missile base emerge near the West German border, the agency sees a chance to re-establish its relevance in the intelligence community. The book intricately explores the dynamics of fear and pride, ultimately leading to the deployment of the unprepared agent Fred Leiser. Tasked with infiltration in Communist East Germany, Leiser’s journey is both a fight for survival and a commentary on the absurdity of espionage during a tense historical moment.
Renowned for its depth and psychological complexity, The Looking Glass War is essential for readers who appreciate classic Cold War literature. With 288 pages of riveting storytelling, this B-format paperback published by Penguin UK in 2011 is a must-have addition to your collection. If you enjoyed this exploration into the murky waters of intelligence operations, consider le Carre's other works, such as The Secret Pilgrim, also available as part of the Penguin Modern Classics series.
This product offers FREE shipping, though combined shipping with other items is not available. Expect delivery within 10 days, immersing yourself soon in this thrilling literary experience.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780141196398
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2011
Publisher: Penguin UK
Pages: 288
Description:
A Cold War thriller from the master of spy fiction, John le Carre's The Looking Glass War is a gripping novel of double-crosses, audacious bluffs and the ever-present threat of nuclear war, published in Penguin Modern Classics.
When the Department - faded since the war and busy only with bureaucratic battles - hears rumour of a missile base near the West German border, it seems like the perfect opportunity to regain some political standing in the Intelligence market place. The Cold War is at its height and the Department is dying for a piece of the action.
Swiftly becoming carried away by fear and pride, the Department and her officers send deactivated agent Fred Leiser back into East Germany, armed only with some schoolboy training and his memories of the war. In the land of eloquent silence that is Communist East Germany, Leiser's fate becomes inseparable from the Department's.
If you enjoyed The Looking Glass War, you might like le Carre's The Secret Pilgrim, also available in Penguin Modern Classics.
This product has FREE shipping however combined shipping for other products is not available with this item. Please allow up to 10 days for shipping.
Set against a backdrop of political turmoil, The Looking Glass War follows the story of the Department, a shadow of its former self, still entangled in bureaucratic infighting. When rumors of a missile base emerge near the West German border, the agency sees a chance to re-establish its relevance in the intelligence community. The book intricately explores the dynamics of fear and pride, ultimately leading to the deployment of the unprepared agent Fred Leiser. Tasked with infiltration in Communist East Germany, Leiser’s journey is both a fight for survival and a commentary on the absurdity of espionage during a tense historical moment.
Renowned for its depth and psychological complexity, The Looking Glass War is essential for readers who appreciate classic Cold War literature. With 288 pages of riveting storytelling, this B-format paperback published by Penguin UK in 2011 is a must-have addition to your collection. If you enjoyed this exploration into the murky waters of intelligence operations, consider le Carre's other works, such as The Secret Pilgrim, also available as part of the Penguin Modern Classics series.
This product offers FREE shipping, though combined shipping with other items is not available. Expect delivery within 10 days, immersing yourself soon in this thrilling literary experience.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780141196398
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2011
Publisher: Penguin UK
Pages: 288
Description:
A Cold War thriller from the master of spy fiction, John le Carre's The Looking Glass War is a gripping novel of double-crosses, audacious bluffs and the ever-present threat of nuclear war, published in Penguin Modern Classics.
When the Department - faded since the war and busy only with bureaucratic battles - hears rumour of a missile base near the West German border, it seems like the perfect opportunity to regain some political standing in the Intelligence market place. The Cold War is at its height and the Department is dying for a piece of the action.
Swiftly becoming carried away by fear and pride, the Department and her officers send deactivated agent Fred Leiser back into East Germany, armed only with some schoolboy training and his memories of the war. In the land of eloquent silence that is Communist East Germany, Leiser's fate becomes inseparable from the Department's.
If you enjoyed The Looking Glass War, you might like le Carre's The Secret Pilgrim, also available in Penguin Modern Classics.
This product has FREE shipping however combined shipping for other products is not available with this item. Please allow up to 10 days for shipping.
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