John le Carré, born David John Moore Cornwell, was a renowned English author specializing in espionage novels.
He drew from his experiences working for British intelligence services to create richly detailed and realistic spy fiction.
Le Carré's work often explored themes of loyalty, betrayal, and moral ambiguity within the world of international espionage.
His most famous creation was the character George Smiley, who appeared in several novels.
Le Carré's writing style was known for its complexity, psychological depth, and incisive commentary on geopolitics.
He lived in Cornwall for over four decades and was widely regarded as one of the greatest spy novelists of the 20th century.
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