Table of Contents

Contents: In le Carrs landscape Introducing George Smiley Out in the cold Karla A different landscape Changing times Other wars Conclusion

Reviews

"This is an engaging book. Hoffmans eight years with the Canadian Security Intelligence Service gives the reader authentic insights into the shadowy world of spies. Allan English, author of The Changing Face of War "I came away from this book not only entertained, but educated on various aspects of not only the literary history of John le Carr, but the day-to-day realities of true life espionage work. Carolyn Smart, Department of English, Queens University " ... the author, one-time member of the Canadian secret services, has measured John le Carre's spy fiction against the reality of espionage, and found it disturbingly recognisable ... With its tastily cloak-and-dagger reminiscences, this is an intriguing document for Smiley admirers."--The Guardian, 15 December 2001