the honorable schoolboy 1st edition

Book Details

Title: The Honourable Schoolboy
Author: John le Carré
Publisher: Book Club Associates
Language: English
Binding: Hardback
ISBN: 0340220422
Pages: 532
Published Year: 1977
Dimensions: 22 x 14 cm
Condition: Used – Good
Condition Note: Book is in good condition but the jacket has minor damage along the edges.

About the Book

The Honourable Schoolboy by John le Carré is a masterful espionage thriller and the second installment in the acclaimed Karla Trilogy. Following the events of Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy, the novel continues the story of the legendary British intelligence officer George Smiley as he attempts to rebuild Britain's intelligence service and strike back against its Soviet adversaries.

Set against the backdrop of the Cold War, the novel unfolds across multiple international locations, including Hong Kong, Southeast Asia, and London. Smiley and his colleagues uncover a complex web of espionage, political intrigue, covert operations, and shifting loyalties as they pursue a critical lead connected to the elusive Soviet spymaster Karla.

At the center of the story is Jerry Westerby, a journalist and intelligence operative known as the "honourable schoolboy." Tasked with investigating a mysterious network of connections and secret communications, Westerby becomes deeply entangled in a dangerous mission where personal loyalties and professional obligations frequently collide.