A Murder of Quality

John le Carré

Verlag: Victor Gollancz, UK, 1962

Beschreibung

A Murder of Quality by John le Carré First Edition Second Impression Victor Gollancz 1962. A fine copy. Contents are clean and unblemished throughout. No inscriptions. Covers bright and unmarked. In original near VG price clipped dust jacket. In John le Carré's captivating novel, "A Murder of Quality," the tranquil façade of Carne School, an elite English institution, is shattered when Stella Rode, the young wife of a history master, is found murdered. Miss Ailsa Brimley, a former colleague of George Smiley from their wartime intelligence days, seeks his assistance in discreetly investigating the crime. As Smiley delves into the world of Carne School, he uncovers a web of deceit, hidden passions, and long-held grudges, revealing the dark underbelly beneath the school's veneer of respectability. With his characteristically methodical approach, Smiley meticulously pieces together the puzzle, unearthing secrets that threaten to unravel the lives of those connected to Carne School. As the investigation progresses, Smiley finds himself drawn into a labyrinth of lies and betrayals, where the line between truth and deception becomes increasingly blurred. In this masterful blend of suspense and intrigue, le Carré paints a vivid portrait of the hidden tensions and simmering resentments that lie beneath the surface of a seemingly idyllic institution. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 007754

Bibliografische Details

Titel: A Murder of Quality

Verlag: Victor Gollancz, UK

Erscheinungsdatum: 1962

Einband: Hardcover

Zustand: Fine

Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Very Good

Auflage: 1st Edition