A Small Town in Germany
A Small Town in Germany by John Le Carré is a New Ed edition published by Sceptre in 1999, featuring 352 pages in English. This novel centers on the disappearance of Harting, a junior official at the British Embassy in Bonn, along with forty-three confidential files. Set against a backdrop of escalating tensions, including radical student protests and neo-Nazi riots, the narrative unfolds as London’s security officer, Alan Turner, is dispatched to locate both the missing man and the crucial documents.
Readers will find a gripping exploration of espionage and the complexities of international relations as Turner navigates the volatile environment of Germany during a critical period. The story delves into themes of secrecy and the interplay between past and present, highlighting the precarious balance of power amidst chaos. This edition provides an engaging look into the world of spy thrillers, capturing the essence of Le Carré’s intricate storytelling.
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The missing man: Harting, refugee background, a Junior Something in the British Embassy in Bonn. The missing files: forty-three of them, all Confidential or above. The timing: appalling and probably not accidental; radical students and neo-Nazis rioting; critical negotiations in Brussels.
London’s security officer, Alan Turner, is sent to Bonn to locate the missing man and files as Germany’s past, present and future threaten to collide in a nightmare of violence.
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