In GB comes 'Silverview', a posthumous novel by Le Carré

(ANSA) - LONDON, OCTOBER 14 - The latest book by John Le Carré, considered the master of the international spy story, has been published posthumously in the United Kingdom. 'Silverview' is the title of the 26th novel by the English author who died last December, at the age of 89, and tells of an unusual friendship between a former banker from the City and a Polish immigrant in a small town on the coast. However, the quiet was soon broken by the arrival of a British spy.

    The volume, published by Penguin Viking (in Italy by Mondadorinel 2022), is destined to climb the charts quickly and the UK press has already published enthusiastic reviews, such as that of the Guardian, which speaks of "a clear prose, a well-structured plot. "and reiterates that there are all the ingredients of yet another success.

    Le Carré, whose real name is David Cornwell, left an indelible mark in English literature, recreated the British spy novel in his own image, mixing tory aspy with raw realism. Perhaps the former intelligence officer with 'Silverview' wanted to leave a further and emblematic mark of his style with a little enigma. As revealed by his agent, Jonny Geller, it remains a "mystery" that the writer wanted the volume to be released in bookstores only after his death. Geller had received in 2014 a letter from Le Carré warning him of his choice: "I have decided that this is not the time, but if I would like to publish it after my death, with the permission of my children, you have my blessing." The authorization of the children has arrived and betweenothers have hinted that other unpublished material by the author could be published.

   (HANDLE).