“Don't give it to them all at once, make them work for it. Confuse them with detail, leave things out, go back on your tracks. Be testy, be cussed, be difficult. Drink like a fish; don't give way on the ideology, they won't trust that. They want to deal with a man they've bought; they want the clash of opposites, Alec, not some half-cock convert.”
Quote by John le Carré
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The Spy Who Came In from the Cold
Set during the Cold War, this novel follows Alec Leamas, a weary British spy who is called out of retirement for a seemingly straightforward operation. As he navigates a world of double-crosses and shifting loyalties, the line between duty and personal ethics blurs. The story explores the grim realities of espionage, where agents are expendable and trust is a dangerous luxury. The narrative builds to a tense climax that questions the very nature of loyalty and sacrifice in a divided world. more
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