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John le Carré reads his Contemporary Classics

JCJohn le Carré
2025
year of publication
23 h 57 min
Length
English (United Kingdom)
language
Audiobook
Format
Publisher
Penguin
ISBN-13
978-18-3731-302-0
EAN
9781837313020
Publication date
2025-11-27
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John le Carré reads his Contemporary Classics · 1 edition
The publisher on this edition

Brought to you by Penguin. Penguin Audio presents a compelling collection of four John le Carré novels, highlighting his modern classics that redefined the espionage genre. This collection includes the finest examples of his contemporary classics, written between 2001 and 2010, and contains over 15 hours of unmissable drama. It includes captivating adaptations of his classic novels The Constant Gardener, Absolute Friends, A Most Wanted Man, and Our Kind of Traitor . The Constant Gardener is a powerful tale of love and conspiracy, where British diplomat Justin Quayle investigates the murder of his wife, uncovering a web of corruption and pharmaceutical intrigue in Kenya. Absolute Friends follows the story of Ted Mundy, a British spy, and his German friend Sasha, as they navigate the treacherous waters of post-Cold War espionage, leading to a dramatic and tragic conclusion. A Most Wanted Man is a tense thriller set in Hamburg, where a half-Chechen, half-Russian immigrant becomes the centre of a complex web of international intelligence operations, highlighting the moral ambiguities of the war on terror. Our Kind of Traitor follows British couple Perry and Gail find themselves entangled in a dangerous game of espionage when they befriend a Russian oligarch seeking asylum, leading to a thrilling tale of betrayal and political manoeuvring. Please note: This content is abridged. ©The Constant Gardener - 2001 David Cornwell Absolute Friends - John le Carré 2018 A Most Wanted Man - 2008 David Cornwell Our Kind Of Traitor - 2010 David Cornwell (P)2025 Penguin Audio