RIP John le Carré

[Steve C]

Perhaps my favourite author.

John le Carré: Espionage writer dies aged 89

The renowned Cold War novelist, author of Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy, died following a short illness.

www.bbc.com

 

[Jonny]

Sad news.

I ordered Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy last night on Audible as I've never read the book or seen the adaptation.

 

[Steve C]

Sad news.

I ordered Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy last night on Audible as I've never read the book or seen the adaptation.

You are in for a treat.

 

[Hannah F]

I wonder how many spies there have been in the literary world? John le Carre (avec accent), Ian Fleming, Roald Dall, Arthur Ransome, Arthur Ransome (he was a double agent, probably) . . .

 

[Steve C]

I wonder how many spies there have been in the literary world? John le Carre (avec accent), Ian Fleming, Roald Dall, Arthur Ransome, Arthur Ransome (he was a double agent, probably) . . .

Flippin spies. Useless at keeping secrets they have to go and write about them.