George Smiley

The first novel in #1 New York Times bestselling author John le Carré's Karla trilogyThe man he knew as "Control" is dead, and the young Turks who forced him out now run the Circus. But George Smiley isn't quite ready for retirement--especially when a pretty, would-be defector surfaces with a shocking accusation: a Soviet mole has penetrated the highest level of British Intelligence. Relying only on his wits and a small, loyal cadre, Smiley recognizes the hand of Karla--his Moscow Centre nemesis--and sets a trap to catch the traitor. Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy is a heart-stopping tale of international intrigue.

"Fielding and Jebedee were dead, Steed-Asprey vanished. Smiley—where was he?" John le Carre's second novel, A Murder of Quality, offers an exquisite, satirical look at an elite private school as it c

"Go back to Whitehall and look for more spies on your drawing boards." George Smiley is no one's idea of a spy—which is perhaps why he's such a natural. But Smiley apparently made a mistake. After a r

A #1 New York Times bestseller for 34 weeks and the book that launched John le Carre's career worldwideIn the shadow of the newly erected Berlin Wall, Alec Leamas watches as his last agent is shot dea