"The Spy Who Came in from the Cold" (novel)

"The Spy Who Came in from the Cold," written by John le Carré and published in 1963, is a Cold War espionage novel that follows Alec Leamas, a British spy who is sent on a dangerous mission to infiltrate East Germany. The story explores themes of loyalty, morality, and the harsh realities of espionage, revealing the grey areas of human nature. Leamas navigates a treacherous world of deception and manipulation, ultimately questioning the cost of being a spy and the sacrifices made in the name of power and ideology. The novel is renowned for its gritty realism and psychological depth.