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Mentioned in 3 episodes
Call for the Dead
Book • 1961
In 'Call for the Dead', John le Carré introduces George Smiley, a shrewd but unassuming intelligence agent.
The story begins with the apparent suicide of Samuel Fennan, a Foreign Office civil servant, following a routine security check by Smiley.
As Smiley delves deeper, he uncovers inconsistencies suggesting murder rather than suicide, leading him into a complex world of espionage and betrayal.
The novel is more of a detective story than a spy thriller, offering a gripping exploration of moral ambiguity and deception.
The story begins with the apparent suicide of Samuel Fennan, a Foreign Office civil servant, following a routine security check by Smiley.
As Smiley delves deeper, he uncovers inconsistencies suggesting murder rather than suicide, leading him into a complex world of espionage and betrayal.
The novel is more of a detective story than a spy thriller, offering a gripping exploration of moral ambiguity and deception.
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