Karla's Choice

‘Is this new ‘le Carré’ novel even better than the master himself? Harkaway has done an extraordinarily good job with his father’s legacy. Karla’s Choice is note-perfect.’ – Jake Kerridge * The Telegraph *What a treat! Karla’s Choice expertly evokes the atmosphere of the originals * Guardian *A loving tribute as well as an excellent novel in its own right – Anthony Cummins * The Observer *It is difficult to encapsulate what a remarkable achievement this novel is. Karla’s Choice is absolutely first rate, as both a homage to le Carré and as a work in its own right – Stuart Kelly * The Scotsman *Karla’s Choice breathes new life into the murky world of the Circus. If you haven’t read any Smiley books, then this wouldn’t be a bad place to start – David Mills * Sunday Times *An accomplished and welcome addition to le Carré’s oeuvre. Harkaway has drawn on his deep knowledge of his father’s work to produce a tale faithful to the originals, while subtly adding a lighter, more modern touch. * The Financial Times *Harkaway is a fine writer and he has resurrected his father’s books brilliantly * The I *Brilliant – every bit as suspenseful and knowing as the original, and often more humorous * The Spectator – Books of the year II *A satisfyingly intricate tale filled with intrigue and suspense. Karla’s Choice is an accomplished homage and a captivating thriller. * Economist - Best books of 2024 *Tense and atmospheric, meditative and moving. Fans of le Carré will have much to rejoice about – Tan Twan EngGripping, clever, and full of tension, Karla’s Choice bridges the gap in the Smiley saga perfectly. Fans of John le Carré will not be disappointed. – Lisa HallElegant as smoke, ruthless as steel, Karla’s Choice is a love letter to fans of Smiley, but it’s also got le Carre’s furious humanity and Harkaway’s playful intellect. A genuinely surprising treat. – Patrick Ness, author of A Monster CallsEvery reader of John le Carré will love this brilliant book – Tony ParsonsIt’s thrilling to be back with old friends and enemies. Smiley’s tested, essential goodness sings through the pages. I couldn’t put it down. – S J BennettWe have witnessed the rebirth of an icon – Scott Mariani, Number One Sunday Times Bestselling author of the Ben Hope series

Nick Harkaway

Nick Harkaway was born in Cornwall in 1972. Author of the novels The Gone-Away World, Angelmaker and Tigerman, he lives in London with his wife and two children.

John le Carre

John le Carre was born in 1931. For six decades, he wrote novels that came to define our age. The son of a confidence trickster, he spent his childhood between boarding school and the London underworld. At sixteen he found refuge at the University of Bern, then later at Oxford. A spell of teaching at Eton led him to a short career in British Intelligence (MI5 & 6). He published his debut novel, Call for the Dead, in 1961 while still a secret servant. His third novel, The Spy Who Came in from the Cold, secured him a worldwide reputation, which was consolidated by the acclaim for his trilogy, Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy, The Honourable Schoolboy and Smiley’s People. At the end of the Cold War, le Carre widened his scope to explore an international landscape including the arms trade and the War on Terror. His memoir, The Pigeon Tunnel, was published in 2016 and the last George Smiley novel, A Legacy of Spies, appeared in 2017. He died on 12 December 2020. His posthumous novel, Silverview, was published in 2021.