A Most Wanted Man
A Most Wanted Man by John le Carré is a thought-provoking novel published by Penguin Books, Limited on July 28, 2022. This edition spans 368 pages and is presented in English. The narrative follows an illegal Muslim immigrant named Issa, who arrives in Hamburg with a traumatic past and a fortune tied to a private bank. As he seeks help from an idealistic young human rights lawyer, Annabel, the intelligence agencies of Britain, Germany, and America view him as a potential jihadist, highlighting the complexities of his situation amid the ongoing war on terror.
Readers will find a gripping exploration of themes such as paranoia, disillusionment, and betrayal set against the backdrop of the post-9/11 world. The story delves into the moral ambiguities faced by individuals caught between conflicting interests, as Issa becomes a pawn in a larger geopolitical game. This novel engages with subjects like espionage and international crime, offering a nuanced perspective on contemporary issues.
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‘One of the most sophisticated fictional responses to the war on terror yet published’ Guardian
An illegal Muslim immigrant arrives in Hamburg with a traumatic past and the key to a fortune held in a private bank. He says his name is Issa. To the idealistic young human rights lawyer Annabel, determined to save him from deportation, he is a worthy cause. To the intelligence services of Britain, Germany and America, however, he is a potential jihadist – and a pawn between them as they seek to make a kill in the war on terror.
A Most Wanted Man is a gripping and disquieting story of paranoia, disillusionment and betrayal in the moral no-man’s land of the post-9/11 world.
‘A first-class novel about the most pressing concerns of our time’ Daily Telegraph
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