First published 1962
When a woman is murdered in a quiet English town, retired spy George Smiley is drawn into an investigation that leads him to an elite public school. As he probes the insular world of privilege and tradition, Smiley must navigate a tangled web of secrets and deceptions to uncover the truth. With a sharp eye for detail and a knack for psychological insight, Smiley races against time to stop a cunning killer before they strike again.
Genres: mystery, crime, thriller, detective
Vibes: atmospheric, dark, suspenseful
Tropes: investigation, secrets-and-deception
Setting: Dorset, Dorset (England), England
Paperback · Bantam Books