A private spy

the letters of John le Carré
edited by Tim Cornwell
Book - 2022

"An archive of letters written by the late John le Carré, giving readers access to the intimate thoughts of one of the greatest writers of our time The never-before-seen correspondence of John le Carré, one of the most important novelists of our generation, are collected in this beautiful volume. During his lifetime, le Carré wrote numerous letters to writers, spies, politicians, artists, actors and public figures. This collection is a treasure trove, revealing the late author's humour, generosity, and wit--a side of him many readers have not previously seen"--

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Le Carré, John, 1931-2020 (Author)
Other Authors: Cornwell, Tim (Editor)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: New York : Viking, [2022]
Edition:First United States edition.
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