The Night Manager
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The Night Manager
In John le Carré's first post-Cold War novel, The Night Manager, readers are introduced to Jonathan Pine, an ex-British soldier who has found a semblance of peace as the night manager of a luxurious hotel in Cairo. This superficially serene existence takes a dramatic turn when Pine stumbles upon sensitive information regarding an international businessman involved in shady and potentially dangerous activities. Intent on doing the right thing, Pine decides to relay this information to the British authorities, setting off a chain of events that will irrevocably change his life.
Pine's decision to act propels him into the dark and treacherous underworld of arms trafficking, where friends and foes are virtually indistinguishable. His initial act of whistleblowing leads to catastrophic consequences; people dear to him begin to suffer as a result. Haunted by guilt and driven by a desire for justice, Pine finds himself drawn into a high-stakes game, battling shadowy forces far more powerful and ruthless than he could have ever imagined.
In a chilling tale that exposes the corruption at the heart of international intelligence and the staggering reach of billion-dollar arms deals, The Night Manager is a masterclass in tension and intrigue. Le Carré crafts a claustrophobic atmosphere filled with deceit, betrayal, and moral ambiguity, where every ally is a potential adversary and the truth is a rare and elusive commodity.
Le Carré's expert storytelling shines through in this modern espionage thriller, painting vivid portraits of his characters and the morally complex worlds they navigate. Pine’s journey from a passive bystander to an active participant in this deadly game reflects the broader themes of righteousness and retribution, while le Carré's meticulous attention to detail ensures a gripping and immersive reading experience. The Night Manager is not only a compelling psychological drama but also a profound commentary on the murky ethics of global politics and the personal cost of integrity.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9780241685051
Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 06 June 2024
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Penguin Classics
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 25.0mm
Width: 129.0mm
Height: 197.0mm
Weight: 384g
Pages: 560
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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