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The Tailor of Panama
John Le Carre
Harry Pendel is the charismatic proprietor of Pendel and Braithwaite, the most exclusive tailor shop in Panama, where he serves the city's political elite. In reality, Harry is an ex-convict with a hidden past. Recruited by the British Secret Service to act as an informant regarding the transition of the Panama Canal, Harry finds himself in over his head. To appease his handler, the reckless and manipulative spy Andrew Osnard, Harry begins to fabricate intelligence. He weaves a complex web of lies that inadvertently escalates into a dangerous international crisis, demonstrating how easily the desire for information can lead to catastrophic consequences in the world of espionage.
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Tomes & Tales
$5.95
1 copy
Publisher
Knopf
Pages
331
Format
PAPERBACK
ISBN-13
9780679454465
ISBN-10
0679454462
Language
English
Published
1996-10-14
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