John Le Carré is the pen name for author, "David John Moore Cornwell". He is best known for his espionage & spy novels.
In Le Carre's book, "The Mission Song", the central character, Bruno Salvador is a languages interpreter summoned on a secret job for British Intelligence to help bring democracy to the Congo. The book depicts corruption, where loyalty can be bought and war is simply an opportunity to settle old scores.
Reviews of "The Mission Song":-
- 'A thrilling, dynamic read' - The Guardian
'This thriller exhibits [le Carré's] familiar strengths: superbly realised characters; a succession of knockout scenes nobody else could produce; and a distinctive ability to fuse social comedy and moral anger ... Mesmerising' - The Sunday Times
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The Mission Song | John Le Carré
Title: The Mission Song
Author: John Le Carré
Edition: FIRST EDITION, first impression. Copyright page shows "1"
Publication Date: 2006
Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton, London
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 339 pages
Dust Cover: Photographic dustjacket shoiwng head of Zebra on front with stylized writing. Not price clipped, noting price of £17.99 on dustjacket flap. Slight shelf wear to jacket.
Condition: Black boards with title and author written in silver to spine. Prior owner name written to top of front end paper. Otherwise, no rips, no marks, no foxing, in very good condition.
ISBN: 034092196X
