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After John le Carré's death, his son faced the 'daunting' task of reviving George Smiley

NPR | By Sam Briger

Published December 19, 2025 at 4:00 AM CST

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Nick Harkaway grew up hearing his dad read drafts of his George Smiley novels. He picked up le Carré's beloved spymaster character in the novel Karla's Choice. Originally broadcast Oct. 23, 2024.

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After John le Carré's death, his son faced the 'daunting' task of reviving George Smiley

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