
'Our Kind of Traitor' by John le Carre is a spy thriller that follows a young couple, Perry and Gail, who get caught up in a web of power, money, violence, and corruption when they meet a Russian money launderer named Dima in Antigua. Dima wants to defect and share information with British Intelligence about British politicians in exchange for protection for his family. The novel is praised for its well-developed characters, tense plot, and a critical view of international politics and big business. The story unfolds with intrigue and betrayal at high levels, leaving readers with more questions than answers at the end, which is a signature of John le Carre's writing style.
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Content warnings include themes of violence, betrayal, and political corruption, which may be intense but are presented thoughtfully.
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From the New York Times bestselling author of A Legacy of Spies. In this exquisitely told novel, John le Carré shows us once again his acute understanding of the world we live in and where power really lies.
In the wake of the collapse of Lehman Brothers and with Britain on the brink of economic ruin, a young English couple takes a vacation in Antigua. There they meet Dima, a Russian who styles himself the world’s Number One money-launderer and who wants, among other things, a game of tennis.
Back in London, the couple is subjected to an interrogation by the British Secret service who also need their help. Their acquiescence will lead them on a precarious journey through Paris to a safe house in Switzerland, helpless pawns in a game of nations that reveals the unholy alliances between the Russian mafia, the City of London, the government and the competing factions of the British Secret Service.
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