Karla's Choice
A John le Carré Novel
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Simon Russell Beale
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A gripping novel set in the universe of John le Carré's most iconic spy, George Smiley, written by acclaimed novelist Nick Harkaway
It is spring in 1963 and George Smiley has left the Circus. With the wreckage of the West's spy war with the Soviets strewn across Europe, he has eyes only on a more peaceful life. And indeed, with his marriage more secure than ever, there is a rumour in Whitehall – unconfirmed and a little scandalous – that George Smiley might almost be happy.
But Control has other plans. A Russian agent has defected in the most unusual of circumstances, and the man he was sent to kill in London is nowhere to be found. Smiley reluctantly agrees to one last simple task: interview Susanna, a Hungarian émigré and employee of the missing man, and sniff out a lead. But in his absence the shadows of Moscow have lengthened. Smiley will soon find himself entangled in a perilous mystery that will define the battles to come, and strike at the heart of his greatest enemy…
Set in the missing decade between two iconic instalments in the George Smiley saga, The Spy Who Came in from the Cold and Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy, Nick Harkaway's Karla's Choice is an extraordinary, thrilling return to the world of spy fiction's greatest writer, John le Carré.
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- David N. Hopkins
- 01-11-24
Like his father’s writing at the very top of his game
Like his father’s writing at the very top of his game enhanced by Le Carre’s best reader - the incomparable Simon Russell Beale!
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- Kindle Customer
- 30-10-24
LeCarre to the last syllable
A typically complex and tortuous story, old school post-Cold War espionage. Brilliantly written and a masterly performance by Simon Russell Beale, a living, breathing Smiley. Top notch.
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- J
- 01-01-25
Perfect
The writing, pace, characterisation and story lived up to the best of Le Carre. Smiley was utterly convincing, with depths hitherto untold.
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- Kirsty R.
- 27-12-24
Outstanding!
Genuinely apprehensive before listening to this book as I am such a huge fan of Smiley, Connie Sachs, etc and I wasn’t disappointed. Highly recommend. The author was right; the appetite really did arrive in the eating
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- Amazon Customer
- 03-01-25
Karla’s choice
Beautifully narrated and you’d never guess it wasn’t written by Le Carre himself, but you need to have have read Previous ‘ Smiley’ books to really understand
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- Taichivandamm
- 15-12-24
Style was Le Carre
Liked it all. I couldn't put it down(turn it off). Fascinating. The reading was excellent and, looking back on the era now, it was savage at that level.
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- Ellie luvs books
- 21-01-25
Very good
Not quite the master but a good substitute. Worth a try again certainly. Thank you
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- Geriwood
- 01-11-24
The King is dead, Long live the King!!
I loved everything about it. The story, the pace, the narration. Perfect autumn listening.🌿 🍂 🌱
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- Mrs Ali Cohen
- 08-11-24
Outstanding!
Nick Harkaway has truly taken on the mantle of Smiley. Reading was like stepping back into that dangerous time but with Smiley as an honourable guide. Superb!
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- S. Livingstone
- 10-11-24
Really enjoyed this
Seamlessly a Smiley story … nothing else to say really
A good story … Well narrated … you’ll enjoy
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