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Our Kind of Traitor

By John le Carré
Series: The Penguin John le Carré Hardback Collection
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Our Kind of Traitor by John le Carré is a gripping tale that delves into the world of international espionage and financial corruption. A young couple on holiday in Antigua meets a charismatic Russian millionaire who claims to be a high-ranking money launderer seeking asylum. As the couple becomes increasingly entangled in his dangerous game, they are drawn into a web of deception that reaches into the highest echelons of power.
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You might enjoy this book if you're captivated by intricate espionage tales, appreciate a thrilling plot with complex moral dilemmas, and enjoy narratives where ordinary individuals find themselves entangled in the dangerous world of international intrigue. It's particularly appealing for those who relish John le Carré’s masterful writing style and his ability to weave suspense with political insight.

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Our Kind of Traitor

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Innocents abroad are drawn into the darkest recesses of the financial world in this urgent and electrifying thriller, now in the giftable hardback series.

An English couple, Perry and Gail, are taking an off-peak holiday on the Caribbean island of Antigua. By seeming chance they bump into a Russian millionaire called Dima who owns a peninsula and a diamond-encrusted gold watch. He also has a tattoo on his right thumb, and wants a game of tennis.

What else he wants propels the young lovers on a tortuous journey through Paris to a safe house in the Swiss Alps, to the murkiest cloisters of the City of London and its unholy alliance with Britain's Intelligence Establishment.

Our Kind of Traitor by John le Carré explores the sinister worlds of espionage and international finance with suspense and complexity, making it a must-read for fans of the thriller genre.

Series: The Penguin John le Carré Hardback Collection

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Our Kind of Traitor narrates a suspenseful story of espionage and politics, gaining praise for John le Carré's adept storytelling and character development. Reviewers have highlighted the book's intricate plot and the author's ability to reflect on contemporary global issues within the thrilling narrative. Some readers find the pacing deliberate, allowing for a deep exploration of themes, while others appreciate the rich detail and le Carré's skill in building tension.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780241396353

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 28 July 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin Classics

Audience: General / adult, Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 28.0mm

Width: 127.0mm

Height: 197.0mm

Weight: 353g

Pages: 368

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About the Author

John le Carre was born in 1931. For six decades, he wrote novels that came to define our age. The son of a confidence trickster, he spent his childhood between boarding school and the London underworld. At sixteen he found refuge at the University of Bern, then later at Oxford. A spell of teaching at Eton led him to a short career in British Intelligence (MI5 & 6). He published his debut novel, Call for the Dead, in 1961 while still a secret servant. His third novel, The Spy Who Came in from the Cold, secured him a worldwide reputation, which was consolidated by the acclaim for his trilogy, Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy, The Honourable Schoolboy and Smiley's People. At the end of the Cold War, le Carre widened his scope to explore an international landscape including the arms trade and the War on Terror. His memoir, The Pigeon Tunnel, was published in 2016 and the last George Smiley novel, A Legacy of Spies, appeared in 2017. He died on 12 December 2020. His posthumous novel, Silverview, was published in 2021.

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