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“Walking a short way back along the embankment, almost to where the cross stood, Smiley took another look at the bridge, as if to establish whether anything had changed, but clearly it had not, and though the wind appeared a little stronger, the snow was still swirling in all directions.”

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Smiley's People

This book is a part of the Karla series by John Le Carré, featuring the character George Smiley. It delves into the complex world of espionage, with a narrative that intertwines personal and political conflicts. more

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