Honourable Schoolboy

In the second part of John le Carré's Karla Trilogy, George Smiley, now acting head of the Circus, must rebuild its shattered reputation after one of the biggest betrayals in its history. He launches a risky operation to uncover a Russian money-laundering scheme in the Far East, seeking revenge on Karla, the architect of all his troubles. The novel is praised for its energy, compassion, rich character and action, and is considered a remarkable sequel.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 688 pages
Publication date: 27 September 2018
Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

In the second part of John le Carré's Karla Trilogy, the battle of wits between spymaster George Smiley and his Russian adversary takes on an even more dangerous dimension. George Smiley, now acting head of the Circus, must rebuild its shattered reputation after one of the biggest betrayals in its history. Using the talents of journalist and occasional spy Jerry Westerby, Smiley launches a risky operation uncovering a Russian money-laundering scheme in the Far East. His aim: revenge on Karla, head of Moscow Centre and the architect of all his troubles.

Energy, compassion, rich, and overwhelming sweep of character and action. The Times. A remarkable sequel ... the achievement is in the characters, major and minor ... all burned on the brain of the reader. The New York Times. THE SIXTH GEORGE SMILEY NOVEL.

Weight: 472g
Dimension: 131 x 196 x 35 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780241322352