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The tailor of Panama

Book • 1996

The Tailor of Panama is a satirical novel by John le Carré that follows Harry Pendel, a British expatriate tailor in Panama, who is coerced into spying for MI6 by agent Andy Osnard.

As Harry fabricates intelligence, his tales lead to tragic consequences, including international intervention and personal turmoil.

The novel explores themes of deception, corruption, and the manipulation of truth in a world of espionage.

Mentioned by

Dominic Sandbrook

Mentioned in 3 episodes

Mentioned by

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as a book she saw someone reading on a plane.

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Mentioned by

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as the novel from which the 2001 spy thriller was adapted.

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Mentioned by

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in the context of fictional portrayals of spies and the nature of their work.

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