{"product_id":"a-delicate-truth","title":"A Delicate Truth by John le Carré","description":"\u003ch2\u003eBook Summary:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"22\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"2\" data-end=\"20\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eA Delicate Truth\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e by John le Carré is a gripping political thriller that delves into the murky world of government secrecy, private military operations, and moral conflict. The story follows Toby Bell, a young and idealistic Foreign Office diplomat, who becomes entangled in a top-secret counter-terrorism operation code-named “Wildlife.” Officially, the mission is meant to capture a jihadist arms dealer in Gibraltar, but when things go fatally wrong, the truth is buried under layers of lies. Years later, Toby uncovers shocking evidence that contradicts the official account, forcing him to confront the shadowy forces within his own government. As he tries to bring the truth to light, he finds himself in a dangerous game where loyalty, conscience, and justice are put to the ultimate test. With his trademark intelligence and suspense, le Carré crafts a chilling commentary on power, corruption, and the cost of speaking out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout The Author:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"17\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eJohn le Carré\u003c\/strong\u003e, born David John Moore Cornwell in 1931, was a British author renowned for redefining the spy novel with his complex, morally nuanced portrayals of espionage. A former intelligence officer for both MI5 and MI6, le Carré drew heavily on his real-life experience to create richly detailed stories that explored the ethical ambiguities of intelligence work during and after the Cold War. His breakthrough came with \u003cem data-start=\"430\" data-end=\"465\"\u003eThe Spy Who Came in from the Cold\u003c\/em\u003e (1963), and he went on to publish acclaimed novels such as \u003cem data-start=\"525\" data-end=\"552\"\u003eTinker Tailor Soldier Spy\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem data-start=\"554\" data-end=\"571\"\u003eSmiley's People\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem data-start=\"577\" data-end=\"600\"\u003eThe Constant Gardener\u003c\/em\u003e. Unlike the glamorous world of James Bond, le Carré’s fiction depicted a grittier, more psychologically intricate view of spycraft. Over his six-decade career, he became widely regarded as one of the greatest novelists of the 20th century, using espionage as a lens to explore deeper political and human truths. He passed away in 2020, leaving behind a powerful legacy of intelligent, thought-provoking thrillers.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Clapping Pages","offers":[{"title":"Used","offer_id":45157366825146,"sku":"2PYONLH4X-Used","price":15.0,"currency_code":"AED","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/5576\/0826\/files\/ADelicateTruth.jpg?v=1762084328","url":"https:\/\/clappingpages.com\/products\/a-delicate-truth","provider":"Clapping Pages","version":"1.0","type":"link"}