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A Delicate Truth

novel by le Carré

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A Delicate Truth is a 2013 novel by John le Carré, an English author known for his realistic spy novels. The story follows a young civil servant who investigates the true events behind the officially successful rendition of a terrorist. The novel delves into the complexities and moral ambiguities of espionage, a common theme in le Carré's work, often set against the backdrop of international intrigue and the lingering shadows of the Cold War.12

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