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The Night Manager,
by John le Carre.
John le Carre is the master of espionage novels which are considered classics of the English language.
“The Night Manager”
published in 1993 marks le Carré’s first foray into the post-Cold War landscape of espionage, focusing on the intricate world of international arms dealing.
The story follows Jonathan Pine, a former British soldier who becomes the night manager of a luxury hotel. Pine is drawn into a covert operation to infiltrate the inner circle of a notorious arms dealer named Richard Roper. As he navigates the dangerous world of espionage, Pine grapples with moral dilemmas and the complexities of loyalty and betrayal.
Le Carré’s writing is known for its psychological depth and nuanced characters, and “The Night Manager” is no exception. The novel explores themes of corruption, power, and the ethical ambiguities of the intelligence world.
It has been adapted into a successful television series, further cementing its status as a modern classic in the spy genre.
