David Cornwell (John le Carré)

David Cornwell, known by his pen name John le Carré, was a British author renowned for his espionage novels. Born in 1931, he drew on his own experience working for British intelligence to craft realistic and nuanced stories about spies, governments, and moral ambiguity. His most famous works include *The Spy Who Came in from the Cold* and the George Smiley series. Le Carré's writing is celebrated for its complex characters, intricate plots, and exploration of loyalty and deception, establishing him as a master of realistic spy fiction that delves into the ethical dilemmas of espionage.