Nick Harkaway Revives George Smiley in 'Karla's Choice'
John le Carré's son continues the legacy with a new novel set between 'The Spy Who Came in from the Cold' and 'Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy'.
- Nick Harkaway, son of John le Carré, has written 'Karla's Choice', a novel featuring the iconic spymaster George Smiley.
- The book is set in 1963, filling a narrative gap between two of le Carré’s classic novels, and introduces a new mission for Smiley.
- Harkaway's novel maintains the intricate plotting and slow-burn tension characteristic of his father's work, while adding his own modern touches.
- The story involves a vanished Hungarian émigré and a Soviet spy, with Smiley attempting to turn the situation to British advantage.
- Harkaway expands the role of women in the narrative, bringing them closer to the spotlight within the traditionally male-dominated spy world.
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