It goes without saying that John le Carré is among the greatest novelists this country has produced, in any genre. He was both a master interpreter of world affairs and a writer who could effortlessly capture deep truths about human desires and frailties. His own life and intelligence career have long been the subject of speculation. These letters, published for the first time, offer a tempting glimpse of the man behind the enigma whilst (and no doubt the great man would smile at this) at times deepening the mystery further. Either way they are a must for anyone with an interest in spy fiction and the secret world it depicts. #aprivatespy #johnlecarre #letters#dauntbooksrecomends #booksoftheweek