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Set during the Cold War, "The Spy Who Came In From The Cold" follows Alec Leamas, a British intelligence officer who resigns after a tragic loss. Lured back by his master, Control, Leamas is tasked with infiltrating East German ranks to dismantle a powerful spy organization, exposing the brutal realities of espionage.
First publish date: 2012
Genre: Thriller/Political Thriller
Authors: John le Carré
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