A private spy [large print] : the letters of John le Carré / edited by Tim Cornwell.
"The never-before-seen correspondence of John le Carré are collected in this volume. During his lifetime, le Carré wrote numerous letters to writers, spies, politicians, artists, actors and public figures. This collection is a treasure trove, revealing the late author's humor, generosity, and wit--a side of him many readers have not previously seen"--. Provided by publisher.
Record details
- ISBN: 9780593632741
- ISBN: 0593632745
- Physical Description: xlviii, 1018 pages (large print), 16 unnumbered pages of plates illustrations 24 cm
- Edition: First large print edition.
- Publisher: [New York] : Random House Large Print, [2022]
- Copyright: ©2022
Content descriptions
- Bibliography, etc. Note:
- Includes bibliographical references (pages 917-934) and index.
- Formatted Contents Note:
- Schooldays -- Ski racer -- Oxford and marriage -- Eton -- London -- Germany -- Wandering -- Jane -- South-East Asia and The Honourable Schoolboy -- Guinness and Smiley -- The Little Drummer Girl -- A Perfect Spy -- The Russia House -- The Night Manager -- Our Game: war in the Caucasus, and a book jacket -- Russia, Cornwall and a racehorse -- The Tailor of Panama -- The Constant Gardener -- Absolute Friends -- Our Kind of Traitor -- A Delicate Truth -- The Night Manager: 'the vapour of celebrity' -- Trump and Brexit -- Lockdown.
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- 13 of 14 copies available at NC Cardinal.
- 1 of 1 copy available at McDowell County Public Library. (Show)
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marion Library | LP 823.914 LEC (Text) | 37810435581698 | Adult Large Print Nonfiction | Available | - |
| Ashe County Public Library | LP B LE CARRE' (Text) | 50503011321520 | Adult Large Print Nonfiction | Available | - |
| Beaufort Main | LP B LECARRE (Text) | 34208400017355 | Adult Large Print Biography | Available | - |
| Eden Library | LP 823.914 L (Text) | 31554010909488 | Adult Large Print Nonfiction | Available | - |
| Enka-Candler Library | LP 823.914 LEC (Text) | 0020513488096 | Adult Large Print Nonfiction | Checked out | 08/18/2026 |
| Henderson Main Branch | 823.914 L (Text) | 33258009718334 | Adult Large Print Nonfiction | Available | - |
| High Point Library | LP 823.914 LeCarre (Text) | 30519020151497 | Adult Large Print Nonfiction | Available | - |
| Hope Mills Library | LP 823 LE CARRE (Text) | 31781069807715 | Adult Large Print Nonfiction | Available | - |
| Kill Devil Hills Library | B LT LE CARRE (Text) | 39488501320032 | Adult Large Print Biography | Available | - |
| Mocksville | L B LE CARRE (Text) | 39872002064381 | Adult Large Print Biography | Available | - |
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"The never-before-seen correspondence of John le Carré are collected in this volume. During his lifetime, le Carré wrote numerous letters to writers, spies, politicians, artists, actors and public figures. This collection is a treasure trove, revealing the late author's humor, generosity, and wit--a side of him many readers have not previously seen"--.
