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Name: A perfect spy
Author: John le Carré

When British intelligence officer Magnus Pym disappears, two parallel pursuits unfold: the frantic hunt by agents from both sides of the Cold War and Pym’s personal quest to uncover the mysteries surrounding his own history. This intense spy narrative intertwines a high‑stakes investigation with deep introspection, as Pym confronts treachery, loyalty, and the elusive nature of truth within the shadowy world of espionage.

First publish date: 2006

Genre: Thriller/Political Thriller

Authors: John le Carré

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