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Agent Running in the Field
- A Novel
- Narrated by: John le Carré
- Length: 9 hrs and 33 mins
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Publisher's Summary
"[Le Carré’s] novels are so brilliant because they’re emotionally and psychologically absolutely true, but of course they’re novels." (New York Times Book Review)
A thrilling tale for our times from the undisputed master of the spy genre.
Nat, a 47 year-old veteran of Britain’s Secret Intelligence Service, believes his years as an agent runner are over. He is back in London with his wife, the long-suffering Prue. But with the growing threat from Moscow Centre, the office has one more job for him. Nat is to take over The Haven, a defunct substation of London General with a rag-tag band of spies. The only bright light on the team is young Florence, who has her eye on Russia Department and a Ukrainian oligarch with a finger in the Russia pie.
Nat is not only a spy, he is a passionate badminton player. His regular Monday evening opponent is half his age: the introspective and solitary Ed. Ed hates Brexit, hates Trump, and hates his job at some soulless media agency. And it is Ed, of all unlikely people, who will take Prue, Florence, and Nat himself down the path of political anger that will ensnare them all.
Agent Running in the Field is a chilling portrait of our time, now heartbreaking, now darkly humorous, told to us with unflagging tension by the greatest chronicler of our age.
What the critics say
"John le Carré, as author and narrator of this stand-alone spy thriller, serves up a wholly engaging audio experience.... It's a privilege to listen to this master author deliver his work." (AudioFile Magazine)
“Superb writing, precise portraiture, clever tricks of tradecraft - all Mr. le Carré’s hallmarks are present in this swift, surprising, bittersweet story.” (The Wall Street Journal)
“So topical it arrives with the beeping urgency of a news alert.” (The Washington Post)
“A word about le Carré's prose: Not only does it hold the coiled energy of a much younger writer, it fits the bitter, angry narrator's voice exceptionally well.” (NPR.org)
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- Phynn
- 2020-04-08
An Absolute Pleasure
Having read several Le Carré novels over many years, this was my first audiobook by him and read by him. I can safely say that I’m hooked! I absolutely adore Le Carré’s inimitable voice! When it finished I thought there was something wrong with my iPhone. Noooo! It can’t be done yet! I could have listened for 5 more hours! Oh, and the novel itself-brilliant! Don’t hesitate to buy the novel or audiobook! Moi from Ancaster
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- ernst stalder
- 2020-04-08
funny and entertaining never boring..great cast .
coming back for more..verry witty and even though no killings ..its great read..bravo ..my first john lecarre
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- Jamie
- 2020-04-27
Fantastic!
Love this book. Le Carre reading it was amazing! The characters, the plot had me guessing till the end!
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- Amazon Customer
- 2020-05-12
love Jean me career,
it was a very good story,but felt a little short.
I'm not sure if it's the book or the way it's read
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- Peter Malysewich
- 2020-06-05
As good as it gets
Engaging characters, believable story, excellent twists and turns. I thoroughly enjoyed it and was cheering at the end.
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- David Santos
- 2020-11-22
The master strikes again
the intrigue=impeccable... the dramatic tension is maintained... suspensful and with the perfect dosage of unpredictability... the portraits of each character are nuanced and very rich psychologicaly speaking... the dialogues= what finesse in the articulation... savvy... refined... a total delight!!
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- Richard Darroch
- 2020-05-20
A Great Spy Story for our Times
As an old "spook", I can attest to the essential Truth behind this charming. witty and almost lyrical tale about the irony and absurdity of life in the secret world. Le Carre tells it with the style and grace of a master storyteller in a voice that rings with authenticity. A delightful read.
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- Markup
- 2020-09-08
Simply the best, amazing detail and suspense
Absolutely loved it, great to be narrated by the author. Very good suspense and detail in the book.
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- Robert Kelham
- 2020-01-03
What a Ride
Le Carré does it again - he chose the right person to present the story. For those who live for a good spy yarn, get this one.
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- Emmaursula
- 2019-10-28
Good story teller
and loved the political rage that the characters get to express. Good book. also really liked that le carre himself is reading the book
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