This guide explores the world of David Cornwell - better known as spy novelist John Le Carre - alongside that of his most famous creations - George Smiley and his fellow operatives in British Intelligence. The real and fictional frequently overlap in this guide, as a former spy verisimilitude is a feature of Le Carre’s work, making it possible to pinpoint locations across the the capital from Call For The Dead, The Spy Who Came In From The Cold, The Looking Glass War, The Honourable Schoolboy, Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy, Smiley’s People, The Secret Pilgrim and A Legacy Of Spies.
This thoroughly researched guide is an essential companion for fans of Le Carre.