The Spy Who Came in from the Cold: A George Smiley Novel Free Audiobook Download by John Le Carré


A cold, humid night in Berlin in 1963. A man is hiding at the back of a row house on the edge of the city park. Dog tired, he peers through the gap in the fence to watch his target: a Soviet embassy worker leaving for work. Suddenly, he feels a hand on his shoulder and hears his name called out. It is Frank Wisner, one of America's most powerful spymasters and an old friend from London days.

George Smiley is an elderly British spy who has retired from the service. Now living in seclusion, he is confronted with a murder that may not have been committed by a foreigner, and must face the consequences. The old but still dangerous protagonist of John Le Carré's novel "The Spy Who Came In From the Cold" has recently been brought back to life to narrate his most famous novel. Michael Jayston captures the voice of George Smiley to perfection and makes listening to this audiobook worth every minute.

The Spy Who Came in from the Cold is a George Smiley novel by John Le Carré narrated by Michael Jayston. It is the first book in the George Smiley series, which includes five other novels and many short stories and novellas. Set in 1963, the novel tells the story of British intelligence agent George Smiley and his struggle to uncover Soviet sleeper agents.

"I want you to know, that when I was in a Soviet prison days from now, or wherever I am going next, I shall think of you. And the things we said to each other. And the way you felt in my arms."

The Spy Who Came in from the Cold is a book by John Le Carré. It tells the story of George Smiley, a former Central Intelligence Agency officer who has retired from service with a pension but still works on intelligence gathering for foreign countries. When an operation in East Berlin goes wrong and one of his agents dies, Smiley gathers together his field team in Berlin, travels to Moscow to discover who is behind the operation, then wages an undercover war against them.

In a career in espionage spanning over 50 years, George Smiley has seen it all. His self-deprecating wit and razor sharp mind propel him through the labyrinth of intrigue with deft precision, but enemies at home leave him feeling vulnerable, and ultimately leads to his downfall.

Published Date 2012-01-19
Duration 7 hours 1 minutes
Author John Le Carré
Narrated Michael Jayston
Reviews
(22 Reviews)
Abridged No
Is It Free? 30-days Free
Category Mystery, Thriller & Horror
Parent Category International Mystery, Espionage, Historical Fiction

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