The Looking Glass War by John le CarréA story that explores vanity and an awkward nostalgia for war time glory during the height of the Cold War. Control seems to be embroiled in some dirty business and is abetted by Smiley, a minor character in this volume. Deep psychological angst on several sides yet there is a kind of honour among spooks in spite of 'war rules'. There's no glamour here, just men behaving badly and engaging in subtle betrayal, a peculiarly English past-time. A gradual build-up of suspense and a very grim picture of life in the DDR, nevertheless, it makes a compelling read.
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