The Russia House

Experience the gripping intricacies of Cold War espionage in 'The Russia House,' a masterful novel by John le Carré that paints a vivid picture of 1980s Moscow. Follow the journey of Barley Blair, an unsuspecting publisher whose love for whisky and jazz spirals into a world of high-stakes intelligence. This intricately woven story explores the themes of loyalty, betrayal, and the human cost of political conflict. As Barley unwittingly becomes a key player in the intelligence community, readers will be drawn into a tense narrative that captures the essence of a transformative era marked by perestroika. With its deep character insights and atmospheric settings, this novel not only offers thrilling spy action but also an exploration of personal struggles against a backdrop of national turmoil. Perfect for fans of espionage fiction and historical novels alike, 'The Russia House' is available in a brand new B-format paperback edition, published by Penguin UK. With 464 pages of compelling storytelling, this book is a must-read for anyone interested in the complex relationships between East and West during a pivotal time in history. Enjoy FREE shipping on this item, delivered to you within 10 days. Dive into the world of le Carré and discover how ordinary lives are changed by extraordinary circumstances.

Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780141196350
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2011
Publisher: Penguin UK
Pages: 464


Description:
Barley Blair is not a Service man- he is a small-time publisher, a self-destructive soul whose only loves are whisky and jazz. But it was Barley who, one drunken night at a dacha in Peredelkino during the Moscow Book Fair, was befriended by a high-ranking Soviet scientist who could be the greatest asset to the West since perestroika began, and made a promise. Nearly a year later, his drunken promise returns to haunt him. A reluctant Barley is quickly trained by British Intelligence and sent to Moscow to liaise with a go-between, the beautiful Katya. Both are lonely and disillusioned. Each is increasingly certain that if the human race is to have any future, all must betray their countries ...In his first post-glasnost spy novel, le Carre captures the effect of a slow and uncertain thaw on ordinary people and on the shadowy puppet-masters who command them.

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